Armenian Culture Navigator.
For my final project, I have an idea of making something related to Armenian culture. As of now, I imagine the project as a digital map displayed on p5.js with tactile and sensory inputs facilitated by Arduino. Users can explore iconic Armenian symbols by clicking on them on the map, like the pomegranate, lavash (Armenian bread), and Mount Ararat through engaging tasks which I still have to develop. For instance, the pomegranate can be colored by touching a conductive pad connected to an Arduino sensor. Similarly, users might virtually “stretch” the lavash by pulling on an elastic sensor. To add another layer of interactivity, blowing into a microphone sensor might simulate wind, and make digitally drawn clouds to drift across Mount Ararat on the map.
Areas for development:
I’m thinking about other objects that represent Armenian culture and symbols like the duduk (Armenian musical instrument), or recognisable carpets. I will also need to think about the ways I will build meaningful p5 and Arduino interactions with these symbols.