LOCATION-BASED EXHIBIT

As the story unfolds, the participant engages with various interactive elements, such as revealing archival family photos and documents, and experiencing moments of physical action and emotional reflection.

The strategy for the installation was to surround the exhibit space with the real-world conterparts of these generational artifacts in the physical space as well.

By incorporating archival photographs and generational artifacts into the physical space helps deepen users' emotional engagement by bridging the virtual and real worlds, making the experience feel more tangible and personal. By allowing visitors to interact with actual items from the Okita family and Canadian history before and after donning the VR headset, the experience becomes more immersive and meaningful, grounding the virtual journey in a physical context.

ROOM-SCALE VR

My primary concern was helping to ensure that the experience balances emotional engagement with seamless, intuitive interaction. By employing Okita’s narration to guide the audience as they freely explored the environment, his direction served to construct new scenes in real-time like a director bringing a play to life, ensuring the user remained deeply connected to the narrative.

Through milestone reviews, I provided input on the pacing, user movement, and emotional beats that proved valuable in creating a flow that allowed the audience to absorb the historical context while staying connected to the personal journey of Okita's family. Additionally, I contributed insights into how to craft interactive elements that enhance, rather than distract from, the emotional depth of the story.