Preserving History through Augmented Reality

TL;DR

This paper discusses a community-driven project using augmented reality to preserve historical narratives, specifically focusing on Emile Pitre's legacy at the University of Washington, developed during a design hackathon.

Contribution

It introduces a novel AR artifact created through a hackathon to preserve and share a specific historical story and legacy.

Findings

AR can effectively engage communities in historical preservation

The hackathon approach fosters innovative solutions for history storytelling

AR artifacts can enhance understanding of historical figures and events

Abstract

Extended reality can weave together the fabric of the past, present, and future. A two-day design hackathon was held to bring the community together through a love for history and a common goal to use technology for good. Through interviewing an influential community elder, Emile Pitre, and referencing his book Revolution to Evolution, my team developed an augmented reality artifact to tell his story and preserve on revolutionary's legacy that impacted the University of Washington's history forever.