Overview
This week, we focused on refining the experience based on playtest feedback while continuing to build and polish the remaining components.
Telegram Booth Updates
We updated the display logic so that newly submitted messages now appear more promptly, enhancing the immediacy of interaction. Visually, we introduced a mix of typefaces to reflect the feeling that different individuals are speaking and added highlight to random sentences. The auto-filtering feature was also completed—our speech recognition system now reads from a JSON list of banned words and replaces them with “…”, helping keep the content appropriate.
Luggage Station
Based on historical accuracy concerns raised during testing, we decided to replace the landline handset with a custom cone-style earpiece, which we modeled and 3D printed to better reflect the era. We also installed a new battery power supply to improve reliability and portability.
Sound & Atmosphere
We finalized the ambient sound design to better match the emotional arc of the musical and create a cohesive background presence for the installation.
Promotion
We created a graphic for Instagram promotion, which will be shared through the Drama Department’s official account to help raise visibility and bring in audience interest.
Next Steps:
- Time lights
- Solder electronic modules
- Light cues
- Refine 3D printed models