Through alleviating shoulder-arm pain during yoga rehabilitation caused by lymphedema from lymphedechotomy, Vibra Neurotech sustains the consistency of yoga practice to positively intervene survivors’ motor skills & mental health.

TEAM

Solo

TIME

2 Months

My Role

VR Prototyper

TOOLS

Figma

Unity

Cinema 4D

Adobe Premier Pro

AWARD

Best Student Design, RMIT University

Silver Award, HCII Conference, 2022

Overview

For this project, I designed an app that allows users to explore AI-generated art. My goal was to create an app that would not only showcase the beauty and complexity of AI-generated art but also allow users to interact with it in a meaningful way. To achieve this, I conducted extensive user research, analyzing existing apps and interviewing art enthusiasts and collectors.

Solution

Based on this research, I designed an app that features a clean and modern interface with a focus on the art itself. The app includes a variety of filters and search options that allow users to easily discover new pieces of art and explore different themes and styles. I also incorporated a social aspect into the app, allowing users to share their favorite pieces of art with friends and connect with other art enthusiasts.

Results

Since launching the app, it has received positive feedback from both users and art critics, who have praised its clean and user-friendly interface as well as its ability to showcase the beauty and complexity of AI-generated art. The app has also been featured in several art publications and has gained a loyal following of art enthusiasts and collectors. Overall, I am proud of the work I did on this project and believe it demonstrates my ability to design user-centered experiences that meet the needs of specific user groups while also pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology.

INSPIRATION

WHY VR

GAME DESIGN

DESIGN OUTCOMES

INSPIRATION

Why Music Therapy & Gamifications

INSPIRATION

So far, Autism is not curable

Complex cause, no precise test
Deficit in Emotional Regulations
Impaired Executive Functions

INSPIRATION

Music Speaks, When Words Fail

Practical & research-supported application of interactive music treatments
Therapeutic connection embedded

Literature Review: Theory Support

Inter-subjective area / effects attunements

Rhythmic auditory stimuli facilitate

Perception motor

Innate ability of music perception in ASD

DISCOVERY

why Virtual Reality

Feasible Cost

High-stimuli of Interaction

Support Social Scenarios

Data of Habitual Movement Can be Clinically Used

Large Body Movements for Exercising Purposes

IDEATION

Game Mechanism Design

Target ASD symptoms To improve

Cognitive Functions

Improved Emotional Regulations

Improved Inhibitory Control

Executive Functions

Improved Set-shifting Skills

Improved Body Motor Skills

Improved Vocal Communication

Game Mechanism Intervention

Interactive NPC characters

Rhythmic elements: drums, etc.

Freeze Games

Set-shifting Games

Task for improve competence

Vocal Intervention

RESEARCH QUESTION

How can the advantages of high-stimuli interactive experience, embedded Executive Function & Cognitive Function intervention in gaming mechanics of music therapy and make it more accessible without causing extra burden for caregivers?

Design Outcomes

Cuckoo aims at improving Executive Function & Emotional Regulations.

Clinical-approved gaming mechanism is studied and designed in music therapy.

Gaming Mechanism

Set-shifting Skills

Executive Function Training: Changing indicators helps practice set-shifting skills.

Gaming Mechanism

Freezing: Inhibitory Control

When the avatar teacher signals "Stop", the user's interaction with the drum is halted.

Gaming Mechanism

Motor Skills Training

Indicator settings initiate body motor skills training. Using music scores as guides, users with motor skill deficits can practice movements derived from physical rehabilitation techniques.

Gaming Mechanism

Motion Sickness Enhancement

This stabiliser smooths the visuals in VR when the user turns around to minimise the resulting motion sickness. It is used to settle down, ‘turn’ ‘snap turn’ of the virtual view.

Experience Cuckoo at different levels.

Well-designed different levels and roles for children to cope with the spectrum of Autism symptoms.

Cuckoo provides an example for the next paradigm of Music Therapy.

Experienced design for a more accessible music therapy for wide audience. With the high engagement of musical games, children can complete a therapeutic section while playing. This video showcases the whole journey of Cuckoo.

DESIGN