Summary

By using Augmented Reality (AR), where digital media is placed on a real world environment by using a mobile device, tablet, etc., I have created a series of environments that merge personal stories and a variety of digitally 3D modeled plants. These environments are created to capture moments where individuals have felt personally connected to plants, whether that connection is mentally, physically, or spiritually. By using software like Maya, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Aero, I have created spaces that emphasize specific memories and feelings. This interactive space allows the viewer to use their hand held device and explore the plant by walking, tapping around when prompted or simply experimenting. Some touch triggers like tapping may induce a story to start, cause animation, to even “pick” fruit of a tree. Allowing whoever views and hears the stories to experience a glimpse to wonder and curiosity for plants.