GOAL

CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

Goal

While the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Climatron features vast plant diversity, it lacks animal life. I aimed to design a screen accompaniment that enhances biodiversity while expanding the space’s educational value.

Overview

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Product Design Concept

Product Designer

ROLE

Figma, After Effects, Blender

TOOLS

SKILLS

UI/UX Design, 3D Modeling

GOAL

CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

Goal

While the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Climatron features vast plant diversity, it lacks animal life. I aimed to design a screen accompaniment that enhances biodiversity while expanding the space’s educational value.

Overview

TYPE

Product Design Concept

Product Designer

ROLE

Figma, After Effects, Blender

TOOLS

SKILLS

UI/UX Design, 3D Modeling

GOAL

CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

Goal

While the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Climatron features vast plant diversity, it lacks animal life. I aimed to design a screen accompaniment that enhances biodiversity while expanding the space’s educational value.

Overview

TYPE

Product Design Concept

Product Designer

ROLE

Figma, After Effects, Blender

TOOLS

SKILLS

UI/UX Design, 3D Modeling

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Design

Through AR, animal life that would naturally inhabit these climates is allowed to “appear” within the real environment. This merging of realities brings ecosystems to life in a way that’s both educational and fun, without interrupting the Climatron’s physical space.

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Model Details

AR binoculars allow the user to see and interact with an overlay of information on top of the environment around them, using location detection and real-world POIs. This model's PTZ capabilities and tiered height make it adaptable and accessible.

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Model Details

AR binoculars allow the user to see and interact with an overlay of information on top of the environment around them, using location detection and real-world POIs. This model's PTZ capabilities and tiered height make it adaptable and accessible.

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Model Details

AR binoculars allow the user to see and interact with an overlay of information on top of the environment around them, using location detection and real-world POIs. This model's PTZ capabilities and tiered height make it adaptable and accessible.

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UI Components

Clear screen components allow info to be read quickly, drawing on fonts and colors from the garden's existing branding.

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UI Components

Clear screen components allow info to be read quickly, drawing on fonts and colors from the garden's existing branding.

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UI Components

Clear screen components allow info to be read quickly, drawing on fonts and colors from the garden's existing branding.

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User Journey

The visitor interacts with the binoculars while immersed within the Climatron's existing context, allowing them to learn more about the role of animals in the environments.

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User Journey

The visitor interacts with the binoculars while immersed within the Climatron's existing context, allowing them to learn more about the role of animals in the environments.

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User Journey

The visitor interacts with the binoculars while immersed within the Climatron's existing context, allowing them to learn more about the role of animals in the environments.

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In Context

The binoculars are placed alongside the walking path of the Climatron and are supported by mentions on existing signage.

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In Context

The binoculars are placed alongside the walking path of the Climatron and are supported by mentions on existing signage.

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In Context

The binoculars are placed alongside the walking path of the Climatron and are supported by mentions on existing signage.

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Interaction Interface

The proposed interface's viewpoint responds to what the user is looking at and uses this method of interaction to guide them through the flow of information.

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Interaction Interface

The proposed interface's viewpoint responds to what the user is looking at and uses this method of interaction to guide them through the flow of information.

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Interaction Interface

The proposed interface's viewpoint responds to what the user is looking at and uses this method of interaction to guide them through the flow of information.