MindScape AR – MVP Prototype Reflection (Task 3)
MindScape AR – MVP Prototype Reflection (Task 3) Project: MindScape AR – Campus Mental Health Support Student: Wang Zilong (ID: 0361141) Module: Experiential Design 1. Introduction: Designing for Emotional Safety The core ambition of MindScape AR was never just to build an AR application, but to craft a "mental wellness experience" that prioritizes emotional safety over technical spectacle . For Task 3, my objective was to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that could validate whether a simple, AR-based meditation flow could effectively induce calm without overwhelming the user . Unlike traditional games or utility apps where "engagement" often means high-speed interaction, here, the goal was the opposite: Emotional Clarity . The MVP needed to prove that we could use augmented reality to create a "slow interaction pacing" that reduces cognitive load rather than adding to it . 2. Defining the MVP Scope: The "Less is More" Strategy To ensure ...
