roving the red planet
roving the red planet
roving the red planet
roving the red planet
This VR experience allows users to journey across Mars through the eyes of rovers, traversing the rugged terrain, uncovering groundbreaking discoveries, and unlocking new rover models. With interactive gameplay, it aims to educate and ignite curiosity about space exploration, offering an engaging experience for all ages.
This VR experience allows users to journey across Mars through the eyes of rovers, traversing the rugged terrain, uncovering groundbreaking discoveries, and unlocking new rover models. With interactive gameplay, it aims to educate and ignite curiosity about space exploration, offering an engaging experience for all ages.
Catagory
academic project
Team Composition
5 members
my role
IA, UX Flow,Interaction & Gesture Design
duration
2 Weeks
objective
To provide an authentic simulation of navigating Martian terrain.To educate users about Mars and key discoveries made by rovers.To inspire interest in space exploration through interactive learning.
features
Rover Navigation: Players control rovers, exploring diverse Martian landscapes.
Discovery Highlights: Users uncover significant scientific discoveries and Martian phenomena.
Unlockable Rovers: Progression unlocks new rover models, enhancing the exploration experience
key words and factors
User Persona
Technical interaction map
Gesture Recognition Layers
Individual Movement
Walking
Arm movements
Body positioning
Proximity Interactions
Distance between participants
Relative positioning
Collective movement patterns
Emotional Intensity Markers
Sound levels
Movement complexity
Interaction duration
User FLow
In The Alchemy, the user experience unfolds across several immersive stages designed to engage individuals and groups.
Pre-Interaction: As users approach, dynamic visuals and ambient sounds draw them in, sparking curiosity and inviting exploration.
Initialization: The Kinect sensor activates as users enter the interaction zone, subtly responding with initial visual cues to signal their presence and readiness for interaction.
Engagement: In the zone, each user gets a unique, gesture-responsive halo. Walking sends ripples; close proximity and embracing blend colors and trigger blooms. Conversations activate particle effects, with a butterfly symbolizing positive connections and transformation.
Interaction Loop: Throughout, a continuous feedback loop reinforces the interactive experience, as users observe how their actions and those of others impact the installation, creating a shared visual and emotional journey.
Completion: When users step out of the interaction zone, their halos and effects gradually fade, with the visuals recalibrating for those remaining. Upon full exit, the installation resets to a neutral state, ready for new interactions.
Catagory
Academic Project
Team Composition
5 Members
my role
IA, UX Flow,Interaction & Gesture Design
duration
2 Weeks
objectives
To provide an authentic simulation of navigating Martian terrain.
To educate users about Mars and key discoveries made by rovers.
To inspire interest in space exploration through interactive learning.
features
Rover Navigation: Players control rovers, exploring diverse Martian landscapes.
Discovery Highlights: Users uncover significant scientific discoveries and Martian phenomena.
Unlockable Rovers: Progression unlocks new rover models, enhancing the exploration experience
key words and factor
User Persona
Scenario Building
Scenario Building
informartion architecture
information architecture
Prototype
Prototype 1: Minimal Viable Interaction
Objectives
Prove basic concept of energy visualization
Test body tracking accuracy
Explore initial color blending mechanics
Key Learnings
Refined gesture recognition
Initial color transition algorithms
Basic interaction flow mapping
Prototype 2: Emotional Landscape
Enhanced Features
More complex color interactions
Introduction of butterfly symbolism
Advanced particle system dynamics
Nuanced sound design integration
Experimental Elements
Multi-participant interaction scenarios
Depth of energy field representations
Organic movement generation
Prototype 3: Immersive Experience
Comprehensive Design
Full installation environment design
Advanced interaction mechanics
Refined symbolic transformations
Holistic user experience mapping
UX Flow
Developed a seamless user flow that guides players from the introduction to mission completion, ensuring each interaction is meaningful. The UX flow focuses on enhancing engagement, promoting intuitive exploration, and achieving effective learning outcomes.
Final Prototype
Final Experience
final experience
Catagory
Academic Project
Team Composition
2 Members
my role
Experience Design & Visual Coding
duration
2 Weeks
Conceptual Genesis
Inspired by Carl Jung's profound observation that human interactions are transformative chemical reactions, The Alchemy transcends traditional art installations by creating a living, breathing ecosystem of human connection. It's not just meant to be an art piece, it's a meant to be an interaction experience which mirrors and reflects the invisible energetic exchanges between people.
Gestures
The idea is to create an interactive media installation that transforms human movement into a dynamic, real-time visual narrative. Using advanced motion tracking and responsive design technologies, the system captures subtle human gestures like walking patterns, embrace dynamics, and vocal modulations—and translates them into an evolving digital art.
Invisible Becomes Visible
The Problem Space
In our increasingly digital world, human connections often feel fragmented and superficial. Traditional social interactions are limited by physical and emotional barriers, leaving us craving more meaningful experiences.
The Alchemy's Approach
By leveragin Kinect and TouchDesigner, the installation creates a responsive environment that transforms abstract human interactions into tangible, beautiful visual narratives.
Invisible Becomes Visible
The Metaphysical Space
Imagine human connection as a fluid, breathing entity:
Emotions are not static
Interactions are not linear
Energy is a living, shifting substance
Sensory Alchemy
The installation transforms human presence into:
Rippling light waves
Merging color fields
Ephemeral butterfly migrations
Artistic Exploration
The Metaphysical Landscape
Imagine human connection as a fluid, breathing entity:
Emotions are not static
Interactions are not linear
Energy is a living, shifting substance
Sensory Alchemy
The installation transforms human presence into:
Rippling light waves
Merging color fields
Ephemeral butterfly migrations
Artistic Exploration
The Metaphysical Landscape
Imagine human connection as a fluid, breathing entity:
Emotions are not static
Interactions are not linear
Energy is a living, shifting substance
Sensory Alchemy
The installation transforms human presence into:
Rippling light waves
Merging color fields
Ephemeral butterfly migrations
Artistic Exploration
The Metaphysical Landscape
Imagine human connection as a fluid, breathing entity:
Emotions are not static
Interactions are not linear
Energy is a living, shifting substance
Sensory Alchemy
The installation transforms human presence into:
Rippling light waves
Merging color fields
Ephemeral butterfly migrations
