For this project I decided to focus on amplify the overlooked. As for my 'overlooked' object I decided to pick 1 pence coin. Very often the coin is being overlooked as its nominal is the most minimal amongst others. In many cultures, such as British and American finding a penny is traditionally considered lucky. This, in my opinion, shows how unique value the copper coin holds, even though it is often ignored nowadays, lying randomly on the streets or hiding inside pockets.
I wanted to develop the project with the use of Augmented Reality and Adobe Aero. I took inspiration from earlier parts of the module, specifically the 5.2.1 - Neurodiversity, where I have created 'coin clicker' game, and 5.2.2 An Augmented Reality, where I have created interactive animations with stock models offered within Adobe Suite.
My concept of AR usage was to be brought into an mobile app. A mobile app, that could locate, and highlight 1p coins around the user. Users would use their mobile phone cameras in order to scan nearby area in order to find the coins. A pop-up animation of a coin would appear above the finding, once locating has been successful.
'Coin Finder'
The mobile app conceptual prototype, that I have decided to name 'Coin Finder' supports the audience and highlights the overlooked.
