Immersive Tech pop-up museum
An artist's pop-up exhibit at the Carnegie Art Museum and how immersive technology could make it more engaging for visitors.
(Interaction Design, Spatial design, physical computing)
Duration: 4 Weeks
Skills: Sketchup, Photoshop, Aftereffects, physical model making, rapid interaction prototyping
Introducing ‘Pandemic Diaries’ by Cauleen Smith
Visitors first encounter the artwork through a video and stills, with context and artist information provided on the left wall to enhance understanding and appreciation throughout the exhibit.
Interactive Timeline of COVID: Reflecting on Smith’s Creative Journey
An immersive mirrored space where visitors experience a timeline of the pandemic, with floor patterns reminiscent of the COVID era and pressure sensors triggering the interaction, highlighting the gradual development of Smith’s artworks.
Delving Deeper: Understanding the Core Issues Through Smith’s Art
An interactive space where visitors explore the underlying issues in Smith’s work and create their own virtual manifesto, mirroring the artist’s approach.
Reflecting on Imposed Ideologies: A Space for Personal Reflection
A final section inviting visitors to write down their thoughts and opinions on the pandemic and the exhibit, inspired by the artist’s exploration of imposed ideologies.
Interaction Prototyping: Immersive COVID Timeline Experience
In the mirrored room, pressure-sensitive sensors activate a synergy of light and sound, revealing the COVID timeline. Sound domes above each spot narrate the timeline, creating an inclusive and immersive experience for all visitors, including those with disabilities.
Future considerations
In the mirrored room, pressure-sensitive sensors activate a synergy of light and sound, revealing the COVID timeline. Sound domes above each spot narrate the timeline, creating an inclusive and immersive experience for all visitors, including those with disabilities.