Original sketch inspired by the "wall of creatures" at the AMNH Hall of Biodiversity.
A frame from the first concept deck.
To place the animal, kids look for the continent color and name on the back of the creature, and match it to a sticker on the correct continent. In the electronic version of the project, the sticker will contain an RFID tag.
The responsive electronics inside the animal give real-time audio and tactile feedback for correct placement on the map.
Designs for some of the animals currently used in the paper-prototype for play-testing. The creatures are printed double-sided (with clues on the back) and laminated.
I hand-made the smaller-scale prototype using puzzle mats, by projecting 2' x 2' sections of the map onto each mat, tracing it, and painting with acrylics, which binds strongly to the EVA material.
Prospect Park Zoo
Prospect Park Zoo
Brooklyn Children's Museums — Science Inquiry Center.
Brooklyn Children's Museums — Science Inquiry Center.
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