For my Graphic Design 4 class, we spent the whole semester independently creating three assignments around a central theme. The theme was assigned at the start of the term, and I was assigned the word "amaranth". For this project, we just had to make something 3D.
For this assignment, I created a poster and AR experience based around the idea of how "amaranth" can mean immortality. I thought about how I struggle to keep real flowers alive so I made a realistic flower that can be placed anywhere and will never die.
By scanning the QR code on the poster, it links you to the flower, sculpted in Blender and powered by Adobe Aero, and it can be placed in a room and viewed from any angle.
I had never used Blender before this assignment, but I wanted to challenge myself to learn a new skill. I had heard a lot about it and really wanted to try it out. It took a lot of research, as well as trial and error, but I have a solid grasp on the tool now and am glad to have it in my toolbox.
I had used Adobe Aero before this, which served as the inspiration to use AR for this open-ended project. I love that I was able to create a 3D object that can be placed anywhere, but it only exists by looking through a phone. I think it's a very cool bit of technology that I would love to explore more in the future.
(The video is the AR experience as seen when the QR code is scanned. The experience only works on mobile devices, but to access it you can scan the code on the poster!)
