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Measuring the impact of AR on learning outcomes

Snapchat and Inspirit teamed up to explore how mixed reality could change the way we learn. The mission? To see if Snapchat lenses could really help students grasp math concepts better and score higher.

Click here to read more details on the project on the InspiritVR website

"Utkarsh, how can we make math fun?"

Shayna Willis, an experienced educator at Inspirit had selected some key math concepts that often challenge students. As the lead designer on the project, my task was to transform these concepts into immersive and interactive 3D experiences.

Comparing AR in learning apps versus AR in games

I've always felt that the same AR technology that makes games highly interactive and engaging seems dull and constrained in educational apps. This underutilisation meant that there was definitely a scope for improvement.

The final lenses selected for the study

After concepting and prototyping many many designs, we finalised these four to be the final lenses used for the study.

The result of the study: AR had a big impact afterall!

The case study was focused on the integration of AR into the 8th-grade STEM curriculum, utilising Inspirit’s technology. The goal was to boost student engagement and comprehension of complex concepts such as volume, mass, and density through AR simulations.

How I used game design to create fun interactions

Leveraging my background in game design and personal gaming experience, I applied gaming principles to create compelling learning experiences. This approach aimed to make educational content not only informative but also highly engaging, drawing students into the learning process with the same enthusiasm they might have for gaming.

Immersion through movement based interactions and realtime physics

To make the best use of a virtually interactive 3D environment, I designed scenes that required navigating around a large scale object which made learners move around physically.

Lens Kit's amazing physics features were also a great add-on to the immersion factor.

Here are some of the AR concepts I designed

Creating a 3D+2D UI design system for AR that feels intuitive

The user interface (UI) was designed to handle a diverse range of 3D objects, some requiring scientific accuracy, while being simple to use.

I chose single-touch inputs like sliders and buttons over multi-touch ones like text input or drop-downs to make sure the overall experience feels effortless.

Adding some fun for young learners with colors and stickers

I flavored the design with the gen-z vibe by adding some colors and playful stickers from the figma community.

Final thoughts

I closely saw the transformative potential of 3D experiences in learning. Crafting these immersive interactions made me realise we can convert tedious or challenging concepts into captivating adventures.

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