Overview This week was Halves! We presented our progress and future plans on Monday and received mostly positive feedback from the faculty. We also conducted on-site observations in the lobby, playtested key elements, and finalized material and hardware orders to move into the next phase of development. Halves Feedback The presentation went well overall: we…

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Overview This week we refined our floor plan, progressed on hardware integration and telegram visualization and voice input, and finalized key elements for the Halves Presentation. Meetings  We met with our client in the Chosky Lobby, where we fine-tuned the floor plan and discussed our progress. They expressed interest in adding a memorial for those…

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Overview This week our budget was approved, allowing us to start purchasing props and hardware. With this green light, we made progress in both technical and narrative development, while also playtesting our interactive elements and refining the user experience. Meetings We updated both our instructors and client on our progress, showcasing our character-based research, sensor…

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Overview This week we transitioned into more hands-on work, making progress on both research and technical aspects. Our client approved the use of main characters from the musical, giving us a clearer direction. We also conducted playtesting, explored new interactive elements, and refined our approach based on faculty and client feedback. Character & Props With…

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Overview This week, we presented our initial concept at Quarters, gathered valuable feedback. We refined key aspects of our experience, including character selection and environment effects. Based on the feedback, we are preparing to start playtesting, finalize prop sourcing, and assess technical feasibility in the coming weeks. Quarters Presentation On Wednesday, we presented our interactive…

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Overview In week 2, we advanced our character research, visited Chosky Theater, and created preliminary sketches based on the floor plan. Additionally, we drafted a budget form, outlined the structure of our user experience map, and held a client meeting to refine our direction. Meetings This week’s meeting with Shirley focused on setting, user journey,…

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Welcome to our dev blogs! Before diving into our first week’s work, here’s a little background on our project: We are Team Encore! We are collaborating with CMU’s School of Drama to create and install an immersive, interactive experience for Titanic the Musical in the lobby of the Purnell Center for the Arts. Project Kick-off We…

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