AR Memorial

The USC Keck School of Medicine and the School of Cinematic Arts, partnering with LA General Medical Center’s Women’s Clinic and USC Arts in Action, present the VR Memorial Series honoring gynecologic cancer patients. Virginia, one of the patients, shared her life journey through therapeutic interviews, recounting cherished family memories. We transformed a heartfelt letter she wrote to her loved ones into an AR Memorial illustration book, narrated through a bear family’s story and brought to life with AR animation, creating a commemorative keepsake for her family. This project blends empathetic design, media arts, and immersive technologies to preserve love. 

Produced by Yanzhi Yang, Zhijie Chen, Yuhong Fu, Yixia Xie, Yunlei Liu, Frank Perazzini, Malini Adkins.

Year

2024

Deliverables

Illustrations, AR interaction, instruction video.

Materials

Print & digital media.

Techniques

Illustration, binding, animation, filming, video editing.

To experience the AR animation, open your phone’s camera app and scan the QR code printed in the book, then tap the link to access the Adobe Aero app or webpage. Follow the on-screen instructions to align your phone with the corresponding illustration, holding your device steady for image recognition. Once detected, the scene will come to life with interactive animations—move your phone to explore the 3D elements from different angles.

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