Bird Watch

I created an immersive augmented reality project that simulated the experience of observing scenic cliff views within an indoor environment. Using a combination of rotary encoders and cameras, visitors could discover hidden layers of information and visual effects while interacting with a physical recreation of the Látrabjarg cliff in Iceland.

The installation featured a detailed indoor recreation of the cliff formation, meticulously crafted to capture the geological features and textures. When users used the AR visors, the application using the data from the encoders would trigger specific animations, seamlessly blending digital content with the physical structure.

The system provided a unique and rare perspective that made visitors feel as if they were at the base of the cliff looking straight up—a truly stunning view that would typically be inaccessible or dangerous to experience in real-world settings.

The precision of the rotary encoders created an intuitive interface between the physical and digital elements of the experience. This tangible interaction helped ground users in the physical space while they explored the augmented features, creating a more engaging and memorable experience than purely virtual approaches.

The indoor setting allowed for controlled lighting and environmental conditions, ensuring optimal visibility for both the physical model and the AR overlays regardless of time of day or weather, while still delivering the awe-inspiring sense of scale and perspective of the real cliff formation.