StoryLens

An AI-Powered Personalized Museum Companion

CPT208 Group A3-3 · Process Portfolio

Reimagining museum visits through playful digital interaction

StoryLens is a mobile-based interactive concept that transforms traditional museum visits into an engaging, story-driven journey. Inspired by Pokemon GO and Duolingo, the system encourages visitors to explore exhibitions, unlock artifact stories, collect digital items, and stay motivated through points and missions.

Platform

Mobile-first interactive museum experience

Core Features

Artifact scanning, story unlocks, digital collectibles, missions, and rewards

Design Goal

Make museum learning more immersive, playful, and memorable for visitors

Team Members

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Minghao Lin

Student ID: 2361282

Prototype builder who tests interaction flows and keeps the project timeline on track.

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Zihan Qian

Student ID: 2361320

UX researcher focused on turning user interviews into practical design decisions.

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Jiaqi Wang

Student ID: 2362441

Frontend helper who enjoys clean UI and keeps pages simple and accessible.

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Xinyi Yuan

Student ID: 2361143

Content planner who writes short stories for museum artifacts and discovery tasks.

Personas

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Jamie Ng

Age: 20 - Undergraduate Student

"I enjoy museum visits more when I can unlock stories and earn rewards through playful challenges."

Background

Jamie studies media arts and visits museums occasionally when assignments require inspiration.

Goals

  • Make museum visits more interactive and memorable
  • Discover exhibits quickly through guided missions
  • Share fun findings with friends after each visit

Pain Points

Finds text-heavy labels boring and often feels unsure which artifact to explore first.

Behavior

Uses mobile apps frequently, enjoys short missions, and likes collecting digital badges.

Motivation

Feels motivated by progress tracking and fun challenges that make learning playful.

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Ms. Evelyn Lau

Age: 34 - Secondary School Teacher

"I want my students to stay curious in museums and connect each artifact with meaningful learning outcomes."

Background

Evelyn brings student groups to museums and looks for activities that support classroom topics.

Goals

  • Keep students engaged throughout the museum visit
  • Connect exhibit exploration with classroom topics
  • Track participation with clear mission completion

Pain Points

Students lose focus quickly during long explanations and rarely revisit exhibits independently.

Behavior

Plans visits in advance, values clear instructions, and prefers measurable learning outcomes.

Motivation

Wants students to connect museum content with real-world stories and reflective discussion.