In collaboration with Global Ties Idaho, I was tasked with developing an interactive tour of Idaho for visiting ambassadors to have additional opportunities to experience more of Idaho.
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In preliminary conversations with my contact at Global Ties Idaho, we discussed the possibility of some form of interaction between the ambassadors and immersive content that had to be available offline. Below is a rough composite concept video generated in a 24 hour turn around window to discuss next steps of the project:
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Following the preliminary concept and early conversations. A contract to develop the idea into a workable prototype began. Over the course of several weeks, we covered: which locations in Idaho would be featured, user experience mechanics, visual adjustments, 360 video implementation, and more:
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Further iterating the experience we made several necessary changes. Throughout the process of collaboration with the Global Ties Idaho team, we were able to determine the most ideal format for the project at hand. The newly developed prototype includes: Visual quality enhancements, user experience optimizations, removal of teleportation feature within spaces for better user engagement with necessary content, and fully offline use and built application availability. Future iterations to include additional user optimizations and embedded 360 videos:
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Finally, vital UX changes like interactive reveal buttons on the Idaho made were integrated into the project. And refined show/hide buttons at each location. Additionally, the previously mention 360 video location spots for 3 of the newly added locations.