I wanted to bring the concept of a community garden into the virtual realm by creating an augmented reality (AR) experience where participants can plant virtual flowers. This immersive experience encourages visitors to reflect on their intentions and choose a flower that symbolizes their personal goals.

In this AR garden, I've selected five flowers that grow in the Mabel Davis wildflower area, each representing a different intention. For example, visitors selecting the intention of ‘strength’ are given a blanket flower, which is know for its resilience in droughts.

Using VPS (Visual Positioning System) technology, visitors can plant their chosen flower in a specific spot within the virtual garden. Once planted, these flowers will remain in place for others to see. Tapping on any flower will reveal its associated intention as words slowly float into the sky.

After planting their flower, visitors are encouraged to explore the area, where they can discover other art, poetry, and hidden surprises. This experience aims to foster a sense of community, learning, and personal growth through the beauty of nature.

Link to the experience: https://laurenschroeder.8thwall.app/planted/

In order to access the full experience, open this link on a smart phone at this wildflower spot in Austin, Texas. Alternatively, you can still try out the experience on phone or desktop with limited functionality.