Extended Worlds

Fall 2025

Team Project

The task that was undertaken was to test the bounds of 3D augmentation and projection. The goal was to tell the story of hand made craftsmanship in an age of AI. The object chosen was handmade wooden bowls by local woodworkers, physically showing the steps of construction. The augmented reality portion of the project focuses on reading and hearing the story of how this bowl was assembled, taking you through the time frame and step by step instructions. The challenge that was faced in this portion of the project was integrating new elements, like GIFs and video. There were hoops that had to be jumped through to successfully integrate GIFs, and the project had to be altered due to videos not being supported. In the second half of this project, the aim was to film a video explaining and showing the actual process, being explained by the artist using projection.

The biggest challenge with projecting was properly utilizing multiple projections on 2D surfaces to tell a story with good craft. Projecting on a 2D surface requires specific angles and surfaces to have the best quality output possible. The project was successful through iteration and frequent critique. The final outcome highlighted the balance between traditional craftsmanship and emerging digital tools. The project shows how technology can be adapted to preserve the authenticity of handmade work while enhancing its storytelling potential.

Advertising Major & Film Minor

College for Creative Studies

Metro Detroit, Michigan

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