002 : Together We Reduce


In collaboration with the Crowther Lab and the ETH Zürich focusTerra, we have developed an interactive system and data visualization for a large interactive table. This platform is designed to showcase opportunities for reducing excess carbon in the air in various ecological biomes, providing a comprehensive and engaging perspective on the possibilities ahead.

CONCEPT

With nine distinct physical ecosystems that can be placed on a multi-touch table, users can explore and delve deeper into each one. As users engage with the diverse ecosystems, they not only gain individual insights but also contribute to a collective effort of reducing net carbon emmissons of 1100 gigatons in the air, facilitating a common goal towards sustainability.


Collaboration: Dario Zaugg, Elias Müller, Aisha Monsar, Laberi Mehmeti



PROCESS

Crowther Lab of ETH Zürich does key work in regards to carbon storage potential above and below ground in various ecological biomes across the world. As part of collaboration with ETH focusTerra and Crowther Lab, we designed a multi-user interactive touch table experience for a museum exhibit. The project targets awareness on the existing carbon composition in the air and the restoration of biomes above and below ground in these ecological zones.

As it is a museum exhibit, we prioritised accessibility, user experience, micro-interactivity and haptic feedback.



WIREFRAMING

Our target audience is quite broad, accessibility and ease in understanding the data for all age ranges was a priority, along with being a multi-user and multi-directional interface. We wanted to explore a gamified style and also the expanses of "good friction" in user experience. A universal goal of 300 gigatons of C or 1100 gigatons of CO2 reduction is a big number and we wanted to show the scale and tangibility of this large value.


each biome as token

Each biome as a token

3d vis

3D visualising of data

remove excess carbon

Removing the excess carbon

carbon flow

Visualising the carbon flow

ITERATION

A big challenge however was visualising the data, since the net values of above ground and below ground ccarbon storage potential for ecosystems were on an extreme scale. A token menu was created for intuitivity and user-friendliness, and turning the token itself would create animations of the carbon removal. Furthermore, the mode of language should be both German and English.

The tokens are aerially tracked through a camera and feedback is generated to the touch table via OSC signals.

Start screen

Adding tokens


Multiple users

Reaching carbon reduction goals


INSTALLATION


Tech Specs:

  • Figma
  • Token
  • Multi-touch table
  • Token Tracker

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