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FoodChains

Taking curiosity outdoors, then bringing it into play.

Role
UX/UI Designer
Timeline
2023
Organisation
Newcastle University
Team
NCL Open Lab
FoodChains project overview

01 / OVERVIEW

The project at a glance.

We created a Raspberry Pi–powered interactive board game and app where children can explore nature, catch animal and plant characters, and bring them into the physical game world.

DESIGN OUTPUT

A Raspberry Pi–powered interactive board game and companion app connecting outdoor exploration with social play.

02 / THE CHALLENGE

Start with the human need.

Design a social and technical intervention that helps users meaningfully and responsibly collect data from others and / or their local environment to live well together.

03 / MY CONTRIBUTION

From intent to interaction.

My team developed FoodChains, a card-collection game where children collect cards by going out into nature and recording nature species. Cards can be used to play the FoodChain board game, encouraging social interactions among peers.

04 / DESIGN IN DETAIL

A closer look at the work.

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