Designing for the Future: A Window into Augmented Reality

Abstract

This project was completed for DESN444: Interaction Design II at MacEwan University in the Fall 2022 term. Our team was tasked to research and design a solution for well-being that leveraged the emerging field of augmented reality technology. Our project investigated how we might incorporate augmented reality into a window to improve the cognitive well-being of someone experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder. Research topics included the psychology of Seasonal Affective Disorder, the effect of the environment on cognitive well-being, and the technological advancements that allow for augmented reality to be perceived from a static device. Our solution leverages the findings from this research to create a digital prototype of the augmented reality window and its features.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Isabelle Sperano