We completed building the Online Mockup of the experience, which can be seen here – http://bit.ly/1hwJ6Pn
We used the software Axure to build the online mockup.
We also created a Paper Prototype of the experience to understand each of the individual steps better, and to see how the interaction can be made a lot more interesting than just clicking through some webforms.
We also started working on the 3D model of the preview of the child. We are going for a semi-realistic look so that we don’t hit the uncanny valley.
We also created an interaction prototype for the gene mixer module.
We playtested these this week. We got some great feedback about them.
For the overall experience, we got a range of feedback. Some people were creeped out by it. Some were really excited about the possibilities presented here. But none of them were apathetic. So, our experience is thought-provoking.
We also got feedback and suggestions about the amount of content we need to present in each step so that the experience is clear.
Some people commented that the experience felt like they were setting up for a game that didn’t start. So, we need to brainstorm ways to give closure to the guest. One of the possibilities is the showcase. We are also considering making a comparison to the genetically engineered children in the future to children now.
Next week, we will be working on the overall concept art and the half presentations.