Project Overview
An interactive augmented reality solution created for Leicester's Design Season community event. The project transformed user-generated 2D circle designs into interactive 3D AR experiences that could be placed in any physical space, creating an accessible digital exhibition format during pandemic restrictions.
Community Context
Design Season was developed by and for Leicester's design community as a collaborative brand-building initiative. Community members were invited to download and customise circle templates, contributing to a collectively-generated visual identity that evolved over multiple years.
3D Modelling and animation: Andy Harper
Commissioned by: Some Bright Spark
Community Initiative: Design Season Leicester
Circle Designs: Leicester Design Community Contributors
AR Technology: Graffio AR App
Platform: Currently iOS only
Year: 2021
Commissioned by: Some Bright Spark
Community Initiative: Design Season Leicester
Circle Designs: Leicester Design Community Contributors
AR Technology: Graffio AR App
Platform: Currently iOS only
Year: 2021
Special Thanks: Leicester design community for their creative contributions and collaborative spirit
AR Development Process
Commissioned through Graff.io Arts to create an interactive AR solution for the community-generated circle designs. With the event moving to an online-only format due to the pandemic, the brief required a solution that was interactive, playful, and crucially, could be deployed in any location without physical constraints.
The 2D circle designs were modelled in 3D with refined textures and lighting, then given interactive properties. A key innovation was developing marker-free AR technology, allowing users to drop the 3D circles directly into their own reality and explore the interactive elements without location restrictions.
User Experience
Access: Download the Graffio AR App, select the Design Season 3 project, and point your device at any surface to place interactive circles in your space.
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