Rich Te | Phonic Bloom

Phonic Bloom

I worked as a Multimedia Designer on an interactive Augmented Reality mobile application that transformed a data sculpture in the Woodland Community Library’s children’s reading room into a multisensory experience. I created over 20 multimedia assets, including sound designs that enhanced the AR visuals and brought the installation’s narrative to life. Collaborating closely with other creatives, I applied diverse tools and resources to meet strict deadlines, ensuring a cohesive final product. Throughout the process, I emphasized team-building to maintain a positive, productive environment and elevate the overall creative output.

As Lead of the Sound Design team, I helped craft a whimsical, immersive audio experience inspired by the natural soundscape of the Pacific Northwest. By weaving together organic field recordings and playful phonetic elements, our sound design highlighted how the textures of language and nature can shape meaningful, multisensory communication.

Teamwork

Multiple dedicated teams collaborated on various elements of this application, each contributing specialized expertise. The project integrated AR development, web design, multimedia production, sound design, and social media strategies to create a seamless, multi-faceted experience.

Creatives

As creatives, we united to plan, execute, and collaborate smoothly, pooling our diverse talents to design assets, develop content, produce code, and shape branding. Operating like a well-organized think tank, we generated bold ideas that ultimately defined the application’s unique identity and experience.

Organic

Like a flower unfolding in nature, we started as mere wireframes and rough drafts, gradually opening up into vibrant concepts and refined features. Together, our efforts bloomed into a polished, fully realized application that reflects our collective creativity and dedication.

Design Team

As part of the design team, I played a key role in developing the visual elements that shaped our project’s identity. I created a range of graphical assets, assembled pitch decks, designed style cards, and established a cohesive color palette. These contributions helped ensure a clear, consistent aesthetic and guided the overall user experience.

Sound Design

We dedicated long hours to studying phonetics, both in the recording studio and through external research, to understand how language and sound interact. Venturing into the field, we captured organic audio samples that added authenticity and depth to our work. Through careful mixing and layering, we crafted immersive soundscapes that enriched the user’s experience.

Phonic Bloom

An interactive Augmented Reality mobile application that interprets the data sculpture in the Woodland Community Library’s children’s reading room both sonically and visually to a variety of audiences.