Perth
Virtual Flashback
Perth Virtual Flashback is a short XR challenge focused on creating a concept that connects the modern cityscape with its historical layers through virtual reality. The goal was to develop a clear, accessible direction for a quick “time-flashback” experience in the streets of Perth visually intuitive and easy to integrate into the urban environment.
Year:
2020
Category:
XR/VR concept
Client:
City of Perth
Duration:
3 weeks
Location:
Perth, Western Australia
Tools:
Figma
Design process:
Design Thinking
“I want to explore what Perth looked like back then.”
EMPHASIZES
Speak with people
To check if a “time-flashback” idea made sense, I talked to locals and visitors around Perth. People told me they love old photos of the city, but current tools feel distant online galleries, archives, social media.
They wanted something simple they could use directly in the streets, at real places. These insights confirmed the interest in an easy way to explore Perth’s past on-site.
XLS DATA
"The gallery near me or the internet are the places I go most often. There is a similar page of old photos on social media for Perth, but it’s something quite different if you compare them in person."
Jane Dunhill, Local student
DEFINE
Key insights of potencial user needs
Based on all the information from the interviews, I have mapped all the notes and divided them into two main categories.
"People are genuinely curious about Perth’s past and want a connection to real places."
“Old photos are cool, but I want to see them in the real place.”
Visual & AR based expectations
"I want to see changes
over time visually."
“Old photos are cool, but I want to see them in the real place.”
Simplicity & ease of use
"Users expect an extremely simple, clean, accurate, cool experience."
“I’d only use it if it’s accurate and straightforward.”
My aim was to devise a unique app designed specifically for Perth to encourage a perception and view of the city in a historical and contemporary context.
DEFINE
Creating personas
Perth Virtual Flashback is a short XR challenge focused on creating a concept that connects the modern cityscape with its historical layers through virtual reality.
The goal was to develop a clear, accessible direction for a quick “time-flashback” experience in the streets of Perth visually intuitive and easy to integrate into the urban environment.
DEFINE
Competitors Audit
To compare the competition, I tried to find the same or similar projects that already exist. The virtual tour is more likely to be used as an app that does not force the user to travel around the city as is the case with Perth Virtual Flashback. Also, the apps I could compare had major technical issues.
IDEATION
Mapping user flows
To transform the concept into a functional experience, it was essential to define a clear structure. I utilised user flow mapping to better grasp the entire process. This approach helped me visualise the user journey and streamline interactions from launching the app to putting on the glasses and immersing oneself in history.
IDEATION
Thinking of the concept
To get a better idea of what the project could look like, I used design thinking and narrative storyboard techniques.
SKETCH
Digital Wireframes
For the wireframe I chose digital sketching. The visual thinking technique helped me to categorize the individual parts of the process and select the most important ones.
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