This week we worked on growing our “tree library” and refining content design.
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Added a microscope icon inviting users to <<Take a closer look>>, located adjacent to species specific leaf illustrations. Selecting this icon will trigger an on-screen animation zooming in to a magnified cell-level view of a leaf’s stomata, showcasing their pulsating movements as they open and close. This function is important in connecting trees to the ecological services they provide, such as generating oxygen for us to breathe during photosynthesis.
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Modified the second page of the field journal, adding an option for users to express their thoughts while learning about the trees through poetry. A button located below the “Annual economic benefits” will prompt users to post their poetry as well as view other users’ poems. Adding this function allows users to consider both an economic valuing system and the importance of the cultural and intrinsic values of trees. This was important to us as most signage we have noticed does not include cultural aspects in tree valuation.