Understanding Neutrinos
The aim of this project is to emphasize the importance and significance of neutrinos through visual means. This information should be conveyed such that high school students can understand the concept. This is to allow these students to open their eyes to the field of particle physics as a possible field to pursue academically. Overall, this exhibition shall be envisioned to be placed in the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) or the Telus World of Science Edmonton (TWOSE).
Exhibit Design, Information Design
Created with Jasper Malo & Stephanie Ng
Concept
The main idea is to build an interactive timeline, where users can walk along panels of information while incorporating interactive elements along those panels to engage the user and provide an immersive learning experience.
Illustrations
These illustrations utilizes vibrant jewel tones to bring together a cohesive colour palette that will draw the eyes of high school students. Lines, curves and dots are used to depict texture to the entire illustration to bring a sense of depth to the large interactive timeline. Each illustration is supported by a segment of text that will reveal to the user the storyline of a neutrino while learning additional properties about the neutrino.
Interactive Timeline
Users walk through the timeline of a neutrino where it starts being produced in the sun till it travels to Earth where it is detected in a neutrino detector. The middle of the timeline is a clear rail, where users can push a button to summon a ball within that rail, powered by a conveyor-belt. The ball moves along the timeline showcasing the travel of a neutrino. As the ball moves along, the text boxes light up in sequential order to tell the story about the neutrino.
Assembly
These are all the parts to construct the interactive timeline. Follow the dimensions to assemble everything together.
