Interaction - Bachelor
Pieces of Brisbane is a collection of four illustrated postcards that bring everyday places to life through augmented reality. By scanning each postcard with the Artivive app, people can discover digital elements beyond the printed image. The project invites people to explore Brisbane through illustration, curiosity, and small personal moments.
Pieces of Brisbane began with my experience of living in Brisbane as an international student. Over time, everyday places became part of my memories and helped me feel connected to the city. I wanted to capture these small connections through illustrated postcards. A postcard is something people can hold, keep, and share. By adding an AR layer, I wanted to turn this familiar object into an experience that encourages people to pause, look closer, and discover another side of the illustration.
The project was developed through illustration, AR experiments, and user testing. Each postcard captures a familiar Brisbane setting, with details inspired by my everyday experiences. Using Artivive, I explored how digital elements could extend each scene while keeping the printed illustration as the main focus. User feedback guided improvements to both the illustrations and the AR content. Background details were simplified to improve clarity, and AR elements were repositioned to create a stronger sense of depth. These changes created a more consistent connection between the printed scenes and the digital layers.
Pieces of Brisbane is a collection of four A5 postcards that combine original illustrations with augmented reality. Each postcard captures a different view of the city, reflecting the familiar places and small details that shape everyday life in Brisbane. The postcards can be enjoyed as printed illustrations or scanned with the Artivive app to reveal digital elements that extend each scene. By connecting a physical keepsake with a digital experience, the project invites people to look closer and discover a personal side of Brisbane.
Yeonhee Kim is an emerging interaction designer and illustrator from Korea, based in Brisbane. Her work explores everyday experiences through playful visuals and digital interaction. She enjoys creating approachable designs that invite curiosity and help people build personal connections with places, objects, and stories.
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