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WHISPHERS OF THE CANVAS

AR Museum Experience - Speculative Design

CATEGORY
AR Design

DESIGN
Speculative

YEAR
2024

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DESIGN RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION

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"Whispers of the Canvas" emerged from a need to bridge the gap between traditional art appreciation and modern digital engagement. The project draws inspiration from advancements in AR, AI, and multi-sensory design, aiming to set a new standard for interactive museum experiences.

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VISION:

 

To transform passive observation into active exploration, making art accessible, educational, and emotionally impactful for diverse audiences worldwide.

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KEY FINDINGS:
 

  • Immersive Learning: Create an AR experience that emotionally resonates with users, fostering a deeper connection to artwork.

  • Personalized Exploration: Tailor content to individual preferences, learning styles, and cultural backgrounds.

  • Multi-Sensory Engagement: Integrate audio, visual, and haptic feedback to engage users across sensory modalities.

  • Accessibility for All: Ensure inclusivity for users with diverse abilities, including visual, auditory, and motor impairments.

  • Curatorial Storytelling: Empower curators to weave compelling narratives and contextual insights seamlessly into the AR experience.​​

PROBLEM:​

 

Traditional methods (static labels, audio guides, digital screens) are detached and fail to engage modern audiences, especially younger generations and those with diverse learning needs.

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  • Visitors gain only surface-level understanding, missing deeper historical, cultural, and personal stories.

  • Accessibility barriers and lack of interactivity limit inclusivity and impact.

Plant 1
Front lady
Flying carpet
Back lady
Stone

KEY FINDINGS:
 

  • Real-Time Object Recognition: Instant identification of artwork via device cameras, triggering dynamic AR overlays with contextual information.

  • Interactive Timelines: Users can explore the artwork’s creation process chronologically, visualizing key milestones and techniques.

  • Layered Historical Context: AR overlays reveal social, political, and cultural influences, presented in digestible, interactive layers.

  • Layered 3D Exploration: Expand on the prototype’s ability to rotate 3D objects toward the canvas, allowing users to examine each layer

  • Accessibility Enhancements: Voice navigation, high-contrast visuals, and haptic cues for visually or hearing-impaired users.

FUTURE ITERATIONS

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  • Refining 3D Interaction: Improve the prototype’s rotation and layer separation mechanics for smoother, more intuitive exploration.

  • AI and Contextual Expansion: Integrate AI to dynamically adjust 3D overlays based on user behavior, expanding beyond the prototype’s static 3D objects.

  • Multi-Sensory Integration: Add haptic, auditory, and potentially olfactory feedback to complement the visual 3D experience of the prototype.

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