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The Rocket Man

The Rocket Man

The Rocket Man

This user loves space and always has. They know their solar system, and they have a favorite moon, Ganymede. They are ready to learn more about what space has to offer.

This user loves space and always has. They know their solar system, and they have a favorite moon, Ganymede. They are ready to learn more about what space has to offer.

This user loves space and always has. They know their solar system, and they have a favorite moon, Ganymede. They are ready to learn more about what space has to offer.

The Stargazer

The Stargazer

The Stargazer

This user is very curious about space and dreams of planets beyond their own. They want to keep up to date about the latest space-related discoveries. They want to be inspired.

This user is very curious about space and dreams of planets beyond their own. They want to keep up to date about the latest space-related discoveries. They want to be inspired.

This user is very curious about space and dreams of planets beyond their own. They want to keep up to date about the latest space-related discoveries. They want to be inspired.

There are many applications about planets and even a few that focus specifically on exoplanets. A few of the apps assume the user has extensive knowledge of space, or their target user may be a younger audience.

There are many applications about planets and even a few that focus specifically on exoplanets. A few of the apps assume the user has extensive knowledge of space, or their target user may be a younger audience.

There are many applications about planets and even a few that focus specifically on exoplanets. A few of the apps assume the user has extensive knowledge of space, or their target user may be a younger audience.

When I researched different examples of interactive experiences, many of the UX trends made use of animations and visually compelling compositions to grab the user’s attention. Furthermore, when the user interacts with the element, information specific to that element will appear on the screen. This gave me the idea of the user discovering new facts when they interacted with the exoplanet.

When I researched different examples of interactive experiences, many of the UX trends made use of animations and visually compelling compositions to grab the user’s attention. Furthermore, when the user interacts with the element, information specific to that element will appear on the screen. This gave me the idea of the user discovering new facts when they interacted with the exoplanet.

When I researched different examples of interactive experiences, many of the UX trends made use of animations and visually compelling compositions to grab the user’s attention. Furthermore, when the user interacts with the element, information specific to that element will appear on the screen. This gave me the idea of the user discovering new facts when they interacted with the exoplanet.

For the app, I chose shades of burn orange and a complimentary blue color. The red-orange is reminiscent of the surface of Mars which is rich in iron oxide. The dark blues pairs well with the rich rusty orange and pays homage to the vast darkness of space. Additionally, I created small icons to help demonstrate interactable elements, such as the button that will prompt the user to interact with the planet’s surface.

For the app, I chose shades of burn orange and a complimentary blue color. The red-orange is reminiscent of the surface of Mars which is rich in iron oxide. The dark blues pairs well with the rich rusty orange and pays homage to the vast darkness of space. Additionally, I created small icons to help demonstrate interactable elements, such as the button that will prompt the user to interact with the planet’s surface.

For the app, I chose shades of burn orange and a complimentary blue color. The red-orange is reminiscent of the surface of Mars which is rich in iron oxide. The dark blues pairs well with the rich rusty orange and pays homage to the vast darkness of space. Additionally, I created small icons to help demonstrate interactable elements, such as the button that will prompt the user to interact with the planet’s surface.

For the type, I chose Garamond Pro for the educational aspects of the app. The Serif is not only sophisticated but easy to read for larger bodies of text. Additionally, I used Avenair for the interactive elements of the app, such as the button to maintain a modern, futuristic appeal.

For the type, I chose Garamond Pro for the educational aspects of the app. The Serif is not only sophisticated but easy to read for larger bodies of text. Additionally, I used Avenair for the interactive elements of the app, such as the button to maintain a modern, futuristic appeal.

For the type, I chose Garamond Pro for the educational aspects of the app. The Serif is not only sophisticated but easy to read for larger bodies of text. Additionally, I used Avenair for the interactive elements of the app, such as the button to maintain a modern, futuristic appeal.

I began with small, quick sketches to map out my initial thoughts and ideas. I pursued different ways the app could introduce the planets and how information could animate in.

I began with small, quick sketches to map out my initial thoughts and ideas. I pursued different ways the app could introduce the planets and how information could animate in.

I began with small, quick sketches to map out my initial thoughts and ideas. I pursued different ways the app could introduce the planets and how information could animate in.

Lofi Wireframes

Lofi Wireframes

Lofi Wireframes

Next, I took a few of my sketches and brought them into Illustrator. At this stage, my main focus was on the user experience of the app, and how the user may be presented with information when tapping on a planet.

Next, I took a few of my sketches and brought them into Illustrator. At this stage, my main focus was on the user experience of the app, and how the user may be presented with information when tapping on a planet.

Next, I took a few of my sketches and brought them into Illustrator. At this stage, my main focus was on the user experience of the app, and how the user may be presented with information when tapping on a planet.

Then, I began to polish the wireframes by adding headers, body copy, images, and more. This allowed me to get a better idea of how the elements, such as a 3D planet might appear on a tablet. 

Then, I began to polish the wireframes by adding headers, body copy, images, and more. This allowed me to get a better idea of how the elements, such as a 3D planet might appear on a tablet. 

Then, I began to polish the wireframes by adding headers, body copy, images, and more. This allowed me to get a better idea of how the elements, such as a 3D planet might appear on a tablet.

Finally, I refined my wireframes to the finished product, complete with all the planets I had created from Cinema4D and the planet’s surface for the user to explore.

Finally, I refined my wireframes to the finished product, complete with all the planets I had created from Cinema4D and the planet’s surface for the user to explore.

Finally, I refined my wireframes to the finished product, complete with all the planets I had created from Cinema4D and the planet’s surface for the user to explore.

What did I learn?

What did I learn?

What did I learn?

This project’s topic was most challenging. There is a lot we know about exoplanets, but there is still a lot we do not know. Furthermore, new information is emerging every day. I focused on topics that might appeal to novice space-lovers, such as myself. For example, could we live there and how long might it take to reach this planet from Earth? Finally, and most importantly, this project has taught me to appreciate our Earth. There might be others out there, but the possibility of reaching the next habitable exoplanet would take lifetimes. The best thing we can do is take really good care of the planet we currently live on.

This project’s topic was most challenging. There is a lot we know about exoplanets, but there is still a lot we do not know. Furthermore, new information is emerging every day. I focused on topics that might appeal to novice space-lovers, such as myself. For example, could we live there and how long might it take to reach this planet from Earth? Finally, and most importantly, this project has taught me to appreciate our Earth. There might be others out there, but the possibility of reaching the next habitable exoplanet would take lifetimes. The best thing we can do is take really good care of the planet we currently live on.

This project’s topic was most challenging. There is a lot we know about exoplanets, but there is still a lot we do not know. Furthermore, new information is emerging every day. I focused on topics that might appeal to novice space-lovers, such as myself. For example, could we live there and how long might it take to reach this planet from Earth? Finally, and most importantly, this project has taught me to appreciate our Earth. There might be others out there, but the possibility of reaching the next habitable exoplanet would take lifetimes. The best thing we can do is take really good care of the planet we currently live on.

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