Pop-Up Simulation
A simulation designed to help teen students to create pop-up cards and improve spatial visualization skills.
(Updating)
Independent Project Fall 2024
Overview
The Challenge
Middle and high school art classes will sometimes introduce pop-up card making due to its simple principle and high versatility. However, it could be very challenging for the students whose spatial imagination ability is still developing and costs students confidence in effort-heavy trial and error cycles.
The Solution
My solution is a pop-up card simulation that not only functions as a tool to assist creativity, but also fosters spatial understanding and increases students' spatial visualization ability, which is beneficial for STEM studies.
Key Design & Theories
Model of the Simulation
How the templates and 3D effects align with each other.​
Template
3D Effect
3 Modes
Exploration Mode
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Create 3D effects as input and see how the output template changes.
Mini Game Mode
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Re-create the template for given 3D effects.
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Free Canvas Mode
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Create designs on a template and preview 3D effects.
Key Design Features and Theories
Present the model for students in visual forms to reduce cognitive load.
Self-Paced videos showing the 4 original steps for any selected move
Using visual design to support the selecting, organizing and integrating information.
Support Angle Control
Consistent Color Code Aligned with the 4 steps
Process-oriented feedback for game mode