Reflection

When I began this project, I wanted to address a few problems that have been lingering in my mind for awhile. Climate change is an interconnected, complex event with a multitude of factors and effects--in other words, it's confusing. Especially for younger students, who may not have access to the news, or simply aren't interested in scrolling through long articles. Recognizing these factors, I combined it with my love of art, which has blossomed ever since a young age. The first step to this project was research--a lot of it! I found a lesser-known artist who created stunning pieces of climate change, Cai Guo-Qiang. Throughout my creative process, I focused on user interaction and important facts they should learn. I made sure the facts were accurately presented in a fun manner, allowing the player to navigate around Cai Guo-Qiang's exhibits to learn more about his pieces and climate change. Additionally, I wanted to spark hope for the user. Although climate change is a bleak and depressing topic, my goal was to show the user that this process could be stopped. And that is evident through Cai Guo-Qiang's pieces--his work to raise awareness has helped the public be more mindful of their actions, and inspire the player to rethink their effects on earth. By the end of the game, the user is prompted to pledge to reducing their impact on our planet and spreading the word about. Hopefully, players are enthusiastic towards our future and motivated to positively benefit our shared earth!