Animal Vessels from Peru
An Augmented Reality Experience
Exploratory AR experience that presents users with 3D models of unique objects from Peru gathered from museums around the world.
Summary
UX Designer and AR Developer
Role
Figma, Sketchfab, and Zappar
Tools Used
App Screen Recording
The Case Study
I wanted to create an AR experience that incorporated 3D models with themes that could be found in museums around the world. To achieve this, I researched 3D models that were open-sourced and available for download via Sketchfab. During my research, I found several animal shaped vessels and found they all originated in Peru. With this insight, I carefully selected three distinct models (bird, fish, and frog) from different museums around the world.
Early Designs
I opted for a UI-driven approach that would enable the display of multiple 3D models. However, I was also mindful of the importance of providing an educational experience to the users. To achieve this, I made sure that there was an appropriate amount of relevant content to supplement the 3D models.
Final Designs
I made sure to prioritize the 3D content when designing the UI To achieve this, I pushed the UI to the sides, except when displaying a large amount of text. Considering that users would be holding their arms up to see the world-tracked model, it was important to keep the experience concise in order to avoid user fatigue.
The Process
Using ZapWorks, I developed the experiences by utilizing their ZapWorks Studio. The software allowed me to create a world-tracked experience and upload the UI that I had designed in Figma. Additionally, I incorporated controllers and states, which enabled me to create a functional experience that responds to user click interactions.
See the final experience
In the final iteration of the AR experience, the user is able to click on each 3D model, read a concise description, and take a photo of the object in their environment.
In further development, I would want to include more interactions like allowing users to pinch to zoom the 3D models and rotate them with a swiping motion.