Exploring the Biomes
AUGMENTED REALITY | DESIGN Direction | ILLUSTRATION | PRINT | POP-UP
Exploring the Biomes
As a passion project, I wanted to create a very unique project that mixed traditional print media, with advanced new technology. After extensive amounts of brainstorming research, I decided I wanted to create an AR pop-up book that focused on educating and teaching children about the world’s biomes. Through trial and error, I started experimenting with different AR software and ended up self-teaching myself Lense Studio.
After researching the biomes, I decided to start with the tropical rainforest. The focus was on the ecosystem. I prototyped and illustrated the layout of the page to illustrate how the environment of the tropical rainforest functioned. I made all the illustrations and set them up for laser production.
I developed flashcards to teach the food chain and shot the animals that live in the ecosystem. When the flask card is scanned with the AR software, a 3D model of the animal will appear, allowing the user to see, and listen to it in real-life experience.
The final product used both AR and traditional print, which worked together in one immersive project.
