Semester B: Week 27
Student: Tai Ser Yeet (22064351)
Programme: BA (Hons) Digital Media Design
Task: Week 27's Class Task
WEEK 27
After Steve rejected my first idea of an AR painting app, I continued my brainstorming in class today.
Idea 1AR app can be a tool to assist students in completing their assignments or homework.- This idea is similar to the example where doctors from Johns Hopkins Medicine use AR devices to display CT scans of a patient during surgery (refer to the video below).
- Something to refer to, which makes it more convenient
Idea 2The app helps you separate your purchases based on various categories e.g. groceries, beauty, toiletries, etc.- It also tells you how much you spent on each category
- allows you to add to the existing limit and see if you have gone over your set budget
- Cons: actually this might not need AR because it is just scanning the receipt.
- There is no immersive aspect to it where you can rotate and view the product from a different angle
Idea 3- The app helps users visualize nail designs on their fingers.
- Can customize their own design on the app
- For example: the length, color, types of manicure, and the shaping of the nails (almond, round, square)
- My Competitor (refer below)
- Cons: Someone already did a pretty good app so there is no point in me creating the same thing.
Idea 4I make the kids’ game sheet from Chilli’s into an AR app.
- They already have the characters and games ready (Pepper pals)
- I just have to make the games in 3D
Idea 5 (I went with this)I could create an app to educate users on oyster filtration based on the Billion Oyster Project.- Educate people about Oyster anatomy
- Create a 3D oyster reef where users can interact with it by rotating and scaling it
- Oyster reefs attract a wide variety of life and they all depend on the reef for survival
- It is a vital organ of the bay’s ecosystem
- grass shrimp is a good indicator of good reef health
- Oysters can pump up to 50 gallons a day through their gills, and filter. It can remove not only algae but sediment(minerals) too
- Can filter microplastics too
- Can also add land creatures such as crabs, birds, and sea creatures such as fishes, plankton, mussels, seahorses
- add plants such as algae, sea anemones, etc
- One of the games for the app is to find the e.g Nemo fish in the reef filled with different creatures
Reference Pictures
Feedback from Josh- He likes that this idea is educational
- You can use ProBuilder in Unity to create the 3D model but it may not be as detailed as you would like so using Blender would be a better option but you can experiment with both platforms
- A live environment can be created using the new 3D scanner from the school, possibly with an Insta360 too
- I could create a makeshift AR goggle by putting a mobile phone inside of a cardboard box and strapping it on my head.
Feedback from Steve
- Steve also likes the fact that I took his earlier feedback into consideration and created this more educational idea.
- He also thinks this idea is quite unique because he has not seen anyone do this before.
- He will bring the 3D scanner into class on Monday for me to try.
What Inspired Me to Develop Idea 5?
Artefact 1
On September 19, 2023, I read an article in the Evening Standard newspaper about Prince William's involvement in the Billion Oyster Project (BOP), an initiative to restore oyster reefs in New York Harbor. Intrigued by the project's goals and benefits, especially in addressing climate change, I conducted further research and became inspired to raise awareness among younger audiences. I believe integrating sustainability education into school curricula is crucial for future environmental stewardship. Therefore, I support the BOP's efforts and aim to spread awareness through an AR mobile application.
Billion Oyster Project
The Billion Oyster Project collaborates with New York City communities to restore oyster reefs in New York Harbor. These reefs serve as habitats for numerous species and play a vital role in protecting the city from storm damage by mitigating the impact of large waves, minimizing flooding, and preventing erosion along shorelines. Field stations, designated as restoration sites, host regular field days facilitated by the Billion Oyster Project or partner organizations. These events focus on fostering long-term community and student engagement, with a particular emphasis on local participation. (https://www.billionoysterproject.org/)
Artefact 2
Links:
Maydeline designed an interactive AR app called Study Monkey to educate primary school students on photosynthesis. Users scan an image in the book, then select objects to help the plant produce oxygen and energy, followed by a mini quiz.
Envision AR displays chemical reactions with a Bunsen burner flame, such as sodium turning yellow. Both apps alleviate boredom in information-heavy classes, providing hands-on experience in biology and chemistry without lab hazards.
In terms of my personal goal, I want AR to improve student attitudes and engagement, leading to higher grades. My goal is to stand out to recruiters by mastering 3D asset creation for AR applications, given the technology's increasing popularity.
Combining those two ideas together forms an educational app that focuses on preserving the oyster population to maintain a balance in the ecosystem.
Artefact 3
The Van Gogh exhibition in London is a 360º digital art showcase highlighting the background and artwork of Vincent van Gogh. The use of projection mapping in videos captured my interest, and although I couldn't experience the VR "Starry Night" firsthand, I enjoyed it on YouTube. This led me to ponder how to bring such experiences to those unable to attend such exhibitions. To combat the perception of art galleries as dull, I brainstormed ways to captivate the public while educating them.
Links to the videos:
Vase Project Mapping (Van Gogh Exhibition) .mp4
Starry Night Project Mapping (Van Gogh Exhibition) .mp4
Idea 1
AR app can be a tool to assist students in completing their assignments or homework.
- This idea is similar to the example where doctors from Johns Hopkins Medicine use AR devices to display CT scans of a patient during surgery (refer to the video below).
- Something to refer to, which makes it more convenient
Idea 2
The app helps you separate your purchases based on various categories e.g. groceries, beauty, toiletries, etc.
- It also tells you how much you spent on each category
- allows you to add to the existing limit and see if you have gone over your set budget
- Cons: actually this might not need AR because it is just scanning the receipt.
- There is no immersive aspect to it where you can rotate and view the product from a different angle
Idea 3
- The app helps users visualize nail designs on their fingers.
- Can customize their own design on the app
- For example: the length, color, types of manicure, and the shaping of the nails (almond, round, square)
- My Competitor (refer below)
- Cons: Someone already did a pretty good app so there is no point in me creating the same thing.
Idea 4
I make the kids’ game sheet from Chilli’s into an AR app.
- They already have the characters and games ready (Pepper pals)
- I just have to make the games in 3D
Idea 5 (I went with this)
I could create an app to educate users on oyster filtration based on the Billion Oyster Project.
- Educate people about Oyster anatomy
- Create a 3D oyster reef where users can interact with it by rotating and scaling it
- Oyster reefs attract a wide variety of life and they all depend on the reef for survival
- It is a vital organ of the bay’s ecosystem
- grass shrimp is a good indicator of good reef health
- Oysters can pump up to 50 gallons a day through their gills, and filter. It can remove not only algae but sediment(minerals) too
- Can filter microplastics too
- Can also add land creatures such as crabs, birds, and sea creatures such as fishes, plankton, mussels, seahorses
- add plants such as algae, sea anemones, etc
- One of the games for the app is to find the e.g Nemo fish in the reef filled with different creatures
Reference Pictures
Feedback from Josh
- He likes that this idea is educational
- You can use ProBuilder in Unity to create the 3D model but it may not be as detailed as you would like so using Blender would be a better option but you can experiment with both platforms
- A live environment can be created using the new 3D scanner from the school, possibly with an Insta360 too
- I could create a makeshift AR goggle by putting a mobile phone inside of a cardboard box and strapping it on my head.
Feedback from Steve
- Steve also likes the fact that I took his earlier feedback into consideration and created this more educational idea.
- He also thinks this idea is quite unique because he has not seen anyone do this before.
- He will bring the 3D scanner into class on Monday for me to try.
What Inspired Me to Develop Idea 5?
On September 19, 2023, I read an article in the Evening Standard newspaper about Prince William's involvement in the Billion Oyster Project (BOP), an initiative to restore oyster reefs in New York Harbor. Intrigued by the project's goals and benefits, especially in addressing climate change, I conducted further research and became inspired to raise awareness among younger audiences. I believe integrating sustainability education into school curricula is crucial for future environmental stewardship. Therefore, I support the BOP's efforts and aim to spread awareness through an AR mobile application.
Billion Oyster Project
The Billion Oyster Project collaborates with New York City communities to restore oyster reefs in New York Harbor. These reefs serve as habitats for numerous species and play a vital role in protecting the city from storm damage by mitigating the impact of large waves, minimizing flooding, and preventing erosion along shorelines. Field stations, designated as restoration sites, host regular field days facilitated by the Billion Oyster Project or partner organizations. These events focus on fostering long-term community and student engagement, with a particular emphasis on local participation. (https://www.billionoysterproject.org/)
Artefact 2
Maydeline designed an interactive AR app called Study Monkey to educate primary school students on photosynthesis. Users scan an image in the book, then select objects to help the plant produce oxygen and energy, followed by a mini quiz.
Envision AR displays chemical reactions with a Bunsen burner flame, such as sodium turning yellow. Both apps alleviate boredom in information-heavy classes, providing hands-on experience in biology and chemistry without lab hazards.
In terms of my personal goal, I want AR to improve student attitudes and engagement, leading to higher grades. My goal is to stand out to recruiters by mastering 3D asset creation for AR applications, given the technology's increasing popularity.
Combining those two ideas together forms an educational app that focuses on preserving the oyster population to maintain a balance in the ecosystem.
The Van Gogh exhibition in London is a 360º digital art showcase highlighting the background and artwork of Vincent van Gogh. The use of projection mapping in videos captured my interest, and although I couldn't experience the VR "Starry Night" firsthand, I enjoyed it on YouTube. This led me to ponder how to bring such experiences to those unable to attend such exhibitions. To combat the perception of art galleries as dull, I brainstormed ways to captivate the public while educating them.
Links to the videos:
Vase Project Mapping (Van Gogh Exhibition) .mp4
Starry Night Project Mapping (Van Gogh Exhibition) .mp4