Dino-Ramas was a temporary interactive diorama installation created in collaboration of the Ontario Science Center. The installation consisted of a vertical plinth housing a diorama of a Microraptor Gui from the Cretaceous period, as well as a Cam-follower Scotch-Yoke mechanism allowing viewers to prompt flight from the dinosaur.
The goal was to create a fun feedback loop for the viewers, while allowing windows to the mechanism to be seen. This, in turn, created the opportunity for learning via play - and the direct tactile exploration with the interaction created learning opportunities.
Action Shots
Stand Alone Shots
Diorama Close-ups
Mechanism Close-ups
In order to allow users (especially kids and their parents) to understand the science behind the movement, our team ensured there were windows allowing them to see the electronics and mechanisms responsible.
There was a really sweet moments between a mother and son discussing how the Arduino Uno (the microcontroller board controlling the motors) worked - and how they might do something similar in the future!
Photos of the team behind Dino-Rama
(From left to right) Angelina Almanza, Beera Sertkan, Chau Nguyen, Komal Lally, and Vicky Huang
*Bonus* The Design and Fabrication Process Documents
Project Pitch
Production Plan
Prototypes
Final Assembly and Install
Project Review and Install Plan
