Big Foot

Staging | Experience Design | Interaction Design | Thought provoking

Academic project | Mentor: Dr. Jignesh Khakhar

This is a self-reflective journey weaved in an interactive experience centered around answering questions and seeing real-time representation. Tailored for young adults, specifically Gen Z, this experience leads to profound realizations and thought-provoking insights.

The beginning

Upon scanning the provided QR code, participants were directed to engage with a series of questions displayed on their mobile screens. Simultaneously, a dynamic visual element: footprint, unfolded beneath their feet as they started answering the questions. The size of the footprint changed real time with respect to the answers that participants gave. They also were encouraged to watch the change while keeping the questions in mind. And when they walked around while answering, they discovered that the footprint moved with them.

The end

At the end of the experience this note came on their screens.

As you approach the conclusion of this experience, take a moment to look at your feet and the footprint beneath. This journey has been centred around unveiling the profound connection between your choices and the well-being of our planet. Let this experience serve as a gentle reminder that your everyday choices hold significance, and each small action you undertake leaves its mark. You know what they(climate activists) say, “everything you do, carries a carbon footprint; no matter how minute”.

Please rest assured that this is not about passing judgment, but rather about gaining a deeper understanding of your role and the impact of your actions on our shared home. I hope you will find yourself asking more questions and seeking to expand your knowledge.

May this experience be an inspiration for you to reflect on your part in fostering a greener, more sustainable world. Your heightened awareness and thoughtful choices can contribute to the preservation of our planet, one step at a time! :D

Three main elements

Questions

The questions were simple yet personal, largely focusing on everyday life. Crafted with the intention of eliciting further contemplation, these questions prompted participants to delve into their own minds. While some inquiries encouraged a quest for knowledge, others spurred introspection, compelling individuals to ponder and observe themselves.

Footprint

The appearance of the footprint was intentionally left untidy to symbolize the negative impact. The choice of a black color was deliberate, representing that as the footprint expanded, the individual found themselves in a vast, dark space—conveying the central message of this experience.

Interaction

The size of the footprint varied based on the responses provided by participants. The significance of the experience lay in the journey i.e interaction itself, rather than the final outcome, as it prompted participants to engage in deeper thought and acquire more knowledge. Additionally, the footprint traveled with the participant, imparting a crucial message