Concept
While the holiday season may still be almost 80 days away, this midterm project allows me to bring a touch of early Christmas magic into our lives, especially amidst the upcoming academically intensive weeks. My project is designed to immerse users in an interactive Christmas wonderland, where they can experience the joy and festivity of this cherished time of year.
Design
In this experience, I aim to blend various elements to incorporate the spirit of Christmas. Users will have the opportunity to enjoy the following:
- They will be able to decorate their own Christmas tree by dragging and dropping ornaments of their choice
- Snow using the concept of noise
- A mini game revolving around the idea of collecting presents. Either in the form of a hidden objects game or a secret santa game
- A Santa claus, gracefully traveling across the night sky in his reindeer-drawn sleigh
- A collection of Christmas carols playing in the background.
Inspiration:
What I’m uncertain of
One of the primary challenges I anticipate in this project is managing the display of multiple elements on the screen. I think that creating a cozy Christmas wonderland with various components like the Christmas tree, the presents game, and Santa’s journey while maintaining a visually pleasing and harmonious composition can be tricky. All the elements of this project seem quite simple and basic but managing them together might become chaotic.
How I plan to handle it
To address this challenge, I plan to implement a structured approach. I will utilize multiple classes and functions to keep it organized. For segments like the game, users will have the option to zoom in and play, ensuring that the main screen retains a clean and inviting appearance
I’m excited to continue coding this prelude to the holiday season