{"id":733,"date":"2025-12-07T21:13:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T21:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/kicks-lab\/?p=733"},"modified":"2025-12-12T17:36:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:36:21","slug":"week-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/kicks-lab\/week-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 13"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we head into Monday, our team is shifting into the final stretch of the project. This week\u2019s meeting will Production Update: Preparing for the Final Push<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we move into the last phase of development, our team met this week to map out the road to our final deliverables. With Thanksgiving approaching, we set expectations early so everyone could plan their workload and return ready for a focused sprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Building the Final Tutorial Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of our key deliverables is a polished 2-minute tutorial<\/strong> that blends images, voiceover, and a clear walk-through of the game\u2019s core mechanics. Using our Prezi reference as a guide, we\u2019re splitting the content into two formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Facilitator\u2019s Handbook:<\/strong> half of the material written as a clear guide for educators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • In-Game Video Tutorial:<\/strong> the remaining half embedded directly in the game for players.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The workflow: export every Figma board \u2192 bring them into Premiere \u2192 overlay Dewey\u2019s voiceover \u2192 incorporate the one-page manual as the framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Final Deliverables: What\u2019s Making the Cut<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We dedicated a significant portion of the meeting to locking in which features, fixes, and polish items will make it into the final build. The current list includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Full UI implementation using Jiwon\u2019s scene<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • New animation videos for each shoe type<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Adding price and weight as visible (but non-scored) stats<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Improved estimation screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Spinning 3D shoe with dynamic material labels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Greyed-out bars for inactive stats<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Updated low-cut upper visuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cNEXT\u201d button replaced with TEST THIS SHOE<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      These decisions help ensure that our final experience feels cohesive, clear, and fully functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Art & Animation: Bringing Characters and Materials to Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Art direction is tightening as we enter the polish stage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Character Expressions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Every customer will have both smiling and frowning expressions<\/strong> for success\/fail moments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Materials & Shoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Updated material colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Two new visual variations from Dewey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Grip, Durability, and Breathability animations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Final Display & Expansion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • New display scene with lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Display shelf for completed shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Additional character designs for future levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Programming & Systems: The Final Layer of Functionality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Our engineers now have a detailed to-do list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            UI & Interaction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Port entire UI from Jiwon\u2019s scene<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add new shoe animation videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Highlight system for material selection (switch to toggles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Gray out stat bars when inactive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Clean up component stat UI<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Remove zoom in\/out<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Display price + weight cleanly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Gameplay Flow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • After results, players move to a display scene<\/strong> before meeting the next client<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Display case updates after each level<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Add testing\/loading screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Connect level progression cleanly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                In-Game Reference: Manual Integration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                We\u2019re considering adding our one-page manual as an in-game PDF<\/strong> so players can open it at any time. This could make complex concepts easier to reference during decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                With expectations set ahead of Thanksgiving weekend, the team is aligned and ready for the final production sprint. As we close in on the finish line, we\u2019re focused on clarity, polish, and delivering an experience that feels complete from tutorial to final display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                More updates soon as we push toward the final build!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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