SMARAN- AR App for Time Travel to Visit Semi-Existing Monuments of India
Author(s): Khyati Gupta and Anirban Chowdhury
Abstract: Augmented Reality (AR) is an essential area of research in the technological sector due to its distinct benefits and applicability. AR helps us to see graphics rendered as the real-world objects. AR in smartphone application adds some elements to the camera of the smartphones, creating an effect of bringing a hologram content to your surroundings as an illusion. The sound sensor of your smartphone enables the input and output of sound. Various voice assistants, translation apps, alarms, etc. use it. This research paper discusses the functioning of AR, the Sound Sensor in an application which intends to take the user to a journey where he could see the semi existing monuments in their original form and state by reconstructing it using AR, when the user visits the place. In a country like India, where many different languages are spoken, the app would also focus on helping the user with any communication issues that he might face during his travel. The paper also highlights the entire design process carried out for this application. It discusses about the ideation, identification of the problem, anticipated solution, competitor analysis, user survey, empathy and affinity mapping, user flow, information architecture, design systemization, design iteration and explorations, final deliverable results.
Practical Implications: This research work is an absolute contender for the multimodal system which provides the keen and willing user to imbibe the originality, value, and culture of place and helping them to communicate at new places in the most Efficient and Minimal way.
Keywords: Augmented Reality; Communication; Design; Travel, User Experience, User Interface
Cite as – Gupta and Chowdhury. (2022). SMARAN- AR App for Time Travel to Visit Semi Existing Monuments of India and Easy Communication . International Journal of Design and Allied Sciences (IJDAS), 1(1), 25-31.
PDF Download I DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7634981
