Overview
A summer internship project done at Moment Design NY where a team of four interns (experience designers + graphic designers) looked at designing a different visitor experience at the Bronx Zoo. Our focus was to explore emerging technologies, and environmental interactions leveraging heads up displays, specifically Google Glass. The new service will enable park visitors to access headsets, navigate the zoo, explore animal habitats, and stay connected with their party.
Challenge
Since its release in 2012, Google Glass has generated a lot of expectations as well as skepticism of becoming the next ‘Google Wave.’ While glass offers a novel experience, it is still largely inaccessible for the public and the interface is criticized to further isolate us from human interaction. How might we position Glass as a service enhancement in public settings, e.g. at the Bronx Zoo?
Result
Developed a set of principles to design Glass application for public environment with an educational content. Designed a new Glass application concept, Compass - that positions Glass as a social device and an adaptive service infrastructure for the zoo.
Concept short listed for IxDA Awards 2014 in ‘Engaging’ category.
User Jouney
Google Glass Interface (Slider)
Workshop
Concept Video
Compass: A Google Glass Concept
Category
UX/UI
Date
August 2014
Client
Bronx Zoo Exhibition Planning & Design
Link
Overview
Compass is a concept to enhance the Bronx Zoo experience with Google Glass. The goal of this project was to explore the ways in which wearable technology like Google Glass can enhance everyday experiences.