GLAUKO is an interactive system designed as a proof of concept for an M.Eng. thesis at the Department of Systems Design Engineering of the University of the Aegean in Syros, Greece.
The system is designed as an introductory exhibit for a geomuseum and aims to inform and spark the curiosity of the visitors about the variety of the island's geologic rock types.
INTRODUCTION
Geotourism is sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing the earth’s geological features in a way that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation, and is locally beneficial (Dowling R. K., 2011).
DESIGN RESEARCH & PROCESS
The Design process for the GALUKO interactive system combined three main research topics and included cyclical evaluations of the gathered material, research findings and application prototyping.
Field research with Prof. Martin Engi.
Research and content gathering was conducted throughout the island, narrowing down to 16 Points of Geologic interest for the final system.
USER INTERFACE DESIGN
The navigation and interaction elements of the system were designed as to simulate the geologic exploration in the field.
Use case of the Point of Interest "Lia".
USER EXPERIENCE
GLAUKO is designed as an interactive wall projection. Users control the application from a distance with the help of Microsoft's Kinect Sensor for body tracking.
By being curious we open ourselves up to the potential value
of the things that would otherwise pass us by… this is the realm of beauty
of the things that would otherwise pass us by… this is the realm of beauty
- The Happiness Problem, Wren-Lewis S. (2019)
