OCEAN ACIDIFICATION
Ocean Acidification is a visual communication project that translates marine chemistry into an engaging multi-platform experience. Created for SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium, the project includes animated poster design and an AR coral forest.
The design reframes scientific diagrams of coral calcification into a layered visual narrative. Animated sequences visualize structural erosion over time, while the AR coral forest enables audiences to spatially explore the impact of acidification on reef ecosystems.
Deliverables:
Graphic Design
Data Visualization
3D Modeling
Augmented Reality
Interaction Design
Year
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2022
Observation
Ocean acidification is well documented within the scientific community, yet public understanding of the phenomenon remains largely abstract. Coral degradation occurs gradually and often invisibly, making the impact difficult to perceive during a typical aquarium visit. In many educational settings, the topic is primarily communicated through static text panels, which can limit engagement and reduce the accessibility of complex marine processes for general audiences.
Design Goal
Translate the invisible process of coral calcification breakdown into an accessible visual and spatial experience.
Animated Posters
The animated posters are designed to attract attention within the physical exhibition space while introducing the core concept of ocean acidification. Through motion and progressive visual shifts, the sequence makes gradual coral degradation perceptible to viewers. At the same time, the posters establish a cohesive visual language that carries across the broader experience.
AR coral forest
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