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Pranjal Dhiwar

User Experience Design MSc

Shaping meaningful experiences through design is my passion. As a UX designer with a sharp eye for
human-centered details, I dive deep into research, turning insights into creative, impactful solutions that make everyday interactions smoother and more enjoyable.

Exploring the Role of Augmented Reality in Architectural Education

This project involves the design and development of an Augmented Reality (AR) application aimed at enhancing architectural education. Through a co-design process with architecture students, the project explored how AR can assist students in visualising complex spatial designs by enabling interaction with 3D models and architectural structures in real-world environments. The development of an intuitive AR tool bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical understanding, with a focus on improving spatial visualisation skills and reducing cognitive load. After testing the application with users, their feedback informed further refinements, ultimately demonstrating how AR can transform the learning process, making it more interactive, immersive, and effective.

Project Workflow

Step 1: Research and Conceptualization

In the early stages, the project focused on researching the potential benefits of AR in architectural education. Key concepts included enhancing spatial visualization and understanding its impact on reducing cognitive load.

Step 3: AR Application Development

The project then moved into the design and development of the AR application, focusing on providing students with interactive tools to visualize architectural spaces in 3D environments, improving spatial understanding.

Step 2: Co-Design Approach

Engaging architecture students in a co-design process was critical. Collaborating with future users ensured that the AR application would meet their educational needs while enhancing usability and interactivity.

Step 4: Testing and Evaluation

The final phase involved testing the AR application with architecture students to assess its effectiveness in enhancing spatial visualization and reducing cognitive load. Feedback from testing informed further refinements.

This video demonstrates the role of Augmented Reality (AR) in architectural education, showcasing how students can interact with 3D models in real-world environments. The video highlights AR’s potential to enhance spatial visualization skills and reduce cognitive load, offering an immersive and intuitive approach to learning complex architectural concepts.

Other Projects

AviTrack is a digital consumption monitoring app designed to help users track and manage their digital habits across platforms like streaming, social media, and entertainment. It offers personalized insights, focus modes, and detox challenges to encourage balanced usage. With Avi as your digital guide, users can set goals, compete with friends, and cultivate sustainable digital habits. AviTrack promotes conscious, mindful interaction with technology for improved digital well-being.

This project involves designing a mobile app that utilizes smart meter data to help families manage, share, and store solar energy more effectively. The app offers a simple interface, making energy management accessible to technologically challenged users. It promotes community energy sharing, encouraging collaboration for sustainable living. By simplifying clean energy usage, the app aims to empower families to actively contribute to a greener future.

This project focuses on creating a VR experience to educate adults about the harmful effects of air pollution on heart health. Through interactive visuals and real-world scenarios, users are encouraged to adopt cleaner air habits. The goal is to raise awareness, inspire informed choices, and promote a healthier environment by addressing this critical health issue.

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