Camera used: Insta360 Pro 2
Platform used: Insta360 Sticher
I have captured over 100 spherical images at Kamiak Butte County Park to allow students in Natural Resource Ecology course at Washington State University to virtually visit various locations at a field site.
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App to Support Virtual Placed-Based Learning of a rural area County park in Eastern Washington.
Timeline
August 2020 – Spring 2023
Deliverables
VR Application, WebGL App
Contributions
Product Designer, Researcher, 360 Photogragher
My master’s thesis focused on the use of the Kamiak Butte VR alongside the physical field trip in the Natural Resource Ecology course.
The design process began with extensive user research, encompassing surveys, interviews, and usability testing. This approach allowed me to gain deep insights into the needs, preferences, and behaviors of the target audience. By understanding the expectations and pain points of users, I could tailor the virtual exploration of Kamiak Butte County Park to meet their specific requirements.
Over a span of four years, I implemented several iterative designs for students in the Natural Resource Ecology course. The images below visually depict the evolution of my design iterations for this project. These pictures truly illustrate my growth as an interaction designer over the years.
I collected feedback from over 150+ students through surveys and interviews. This information was employed iteratively in the design process of the project.
Originally, I implemented a user interface with six buttons, each starting a different tour. However, user feedback revealed navigation challenges, particularly difficulty in finding scenes within a tour. To address this, I redesigned the UI, incorporating multiple tabs to simplify scene selection within each tour.
Maybe students expressed that better labels on the real world UI componets would improve their navigation in the experience in the tour, therefore I added labels under hotspot icons to improve the users experience.
Initially, the 3D visitor center featured a non-interactive topographic map for aesthetics. Responding to student feedback, I added interactive features to the 3D map, allowing users to explore data overlays and location markers.
The Seasonal Change componet of the project was orgnially my idea and alot of students expressed their apperication for this aspect of the tour. Therefore, I worked to create improve the UI to change seasons.
Kamiak Butte VR is a one of a kind project which promotes place-based learning in a rural area in Washington State.
I’m grateful for 50+ Washington State University students and faculty who volunteered to work on the Kamiak Butte VR project. We secured two grants totaling $45,000 to support the development of the project.
Kamiak Butte VR has been successfully integrated into the curriculum of the Natural Resource Ecology course for six consecutive semesters spanning a three-year period. With over 500 students actively engaging with the software as a vital component of their classroom activities, it remains an integral part of the course, complementing the traditional physical field trip to Kamiak Butte.
Web Design
Seattle Pops, a beloved popsicle store located in Seattle, Washington, played a significant role in my undergraduate journey. Taking on the roles of WordPress Developer, UI/UX Designer, and Information Architect, I spearheaded a transformative redesign of their website during the Fall of 2019 as part of the Multimedia Authoring course at Washington State University.
Timeline
September 2019 – December 2019
Deliverables
Website UI, Online Store, New Menu,
Contributions
Website Design, Protyopes
The project’s foundation lay in the creation of detailed prototypes and wireframes.
Seattle Pops logo colors contain fun bright colors. It was really cool to integrate thier colors throughout the website to make elements pop! Careful consideration was given to typography, color schemes, and imagery to evoke a sense of the Seattle Pops experience. The result was a visually captivating platform that resonated with the brand’s identity and captivated users.
Typograghy
ABC Diatype
Restructing the information on the seattle pops website was critical in
A pivotal aspect of the redesign was the strategic restructuring of the website’s information architecture. This involved reimagining the menu structure, streamlining content categorization, and optimizing the flow of information. The goal was to create an intuitive and seamless browsing experience for visitors.
Old
Flavors
Locations
Catering
Our Story
Contact Us
Online Shop
New
Home
Menu
Locations
Order Online
Catering
Giving Back
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Throughout the project, collaboration was at the forefront of our approach. Engaging with the Seattle Pops team, we captured moments that exemplified the synergy and dedication poured into the redesign. These candid snapshots serve as a testament to the collaborative spirit that fueled the project’s success.
The culmination of our efforts was met with resounding approval from the owner of Seattle Pops, who seamlessly integrated the redesigned website into their hosting service. This not only elevated the online presence of Seattle Pops but also garnered recognition from the Digital Technology and Culture program at WSU.
“which recognizes students who explores the principles of web design, coding, information architecture, and usability in a global cultural context”
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