Role
Lead Researcher
Full Stack Developer
UI/UX Designer
Tools
Vue.js - Front-end development for a user-friendly interface.
Firebase (Cloud Firestore) - Persisting user presentations.
MediaPipe - Real-time hand gesture recognition.
Fingerpose - Gesture classification and mapping.
GreenSock (GSAP) - High-performance animations and transitions for visual aids.
VisConductor Project
VisConductor is a tool designed to enhance remote presentations with dynamic, gesture-controlled interactions for data storytelling. By combining gesture-based controls with animated charts and visualization foreshadowing, the tool provides an immersive way for presenters to engage audiences. VisConductor allows for the seamless integration of gestures and dynamic visual aids, resulting in more engaging and interactive presentations for remote settings.
Visconductor UI
Process
Research & Ideation- User-Centered DesignInvestigated presenter and audience needs in remote settings to develop intuitive gesture-based controls for animated data storytelling.
- Audience AnalysisFocused on improving engagement by utilizing expressive gestures and real-time animations to highlight dynamic data.
Development Phase- Gestural RecognitionIntegrated MediaPipe and Fingerpose to map hand gestures to various functionalities, enabling control over data animations and visualizations.
- Chart Animation DesignDeveloped real-time data visualizations with animated scatterplots and bar charts controlled via gestures.
Testing & Evaluation- Presenter & Audience StudiesConducted user studies to evaluate VisConductor's effectiveness in live presentations, gathering insights into usability and engagement.
