Project Overview
Vacuumed Cache is a digital memory archive that preserves personal moments by leveraging the powerful connection between scent and memory. Based on a survey of 49 participants, each memory is visually represented using a unique colour palette, and custom icons symbolize different themes such as loss, relationships, travel, personal space, and memory.
Role:
Concept development, user research, visual design, motion graphics, and website development.
Tools:
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Framer, Premiere Pro, After Effects
Project Background
• Problem: In modern life, people often forget their most cherished moments as they fade over time.
• Solution: A digital archive that enables users to preserve their personal memories through scent, allowing them to revisit past experiences emotionally and visually.
Research & Concept Development
• User Survey: Conducted a study with 49 participants, collecting data on memory-associated colours and scents.
• Data Analysis: Used survey responses to define a visual identity and create symbolic icons representing different memory types.
• Concept Refinement: Developed a storytelling-based digital archive where users engage with memories through colours, scents, and interactive elements.
Design & Development Process
• Visual Identity:
-Designed each memory page with a unique colour palette chosen by survey participants.
-Implemented symbolic icons to visually categorize memories.
• Motion Graphics & Interaction Design:
-Created engaging animations using After Effects & Premiere Pro to enhance storytelling.
-Prototyped interactive elements in Framer, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Web Development: Developed an interactive interface where users can explore memories visually and connect them to scents.
-Developed an interactive interface where users can explore memories visually and connect them to scents.
Project Outcome & User Response
• Emotional Impact: Users responded positively, stating that reliving memories through scent and visuals created a deeply immersive and nostalgic experience.
• Future Development: Plans to expand the project by integrating more scent options, personalization features, and multi-sensory elements to enhance engagement.