Raff Ahmad
Bachelor of Design - Studio 6 (Major Project)
Bachelor of Design - Studio 6 (Major Project)
The power of narrative is commonly overlooked in a world focused on practical development. Where people are focused on working tirelessly to create more sustainable structures or more efficient modes of communication (etc); the need to create methodologies of relief are easily overlooked as it seems to be lesser in importance due leisurely attachment. However, everyone needs a break and to spend time doing activities with families. Narrative is not only a practicality of ‘big screens’ or virtual worlds but also a powerful ingredient when included in practical plans such as brand identity or spatial experience to name a few.
Verum Memoriam (Latin; True Memory) is an attempt to incorporate narrative in a practical setting by focusing on the elemental impacts of the big screen (eg movies) and virtual worlds (eg open-world video games) to today's audience. Verum Memoriam is the idea of a War Memorial that focuses on today's veterans who are amongst us whilst also honouring the great veterans of times past. It aims to amalgamate society and veterans to alleviate misconceptions surrounding veterans and the military, and help veterans to readapt into civilian life. It functions differently to traditional war memorials as Verum Memoriam is a park for families to make a day out of. The visitors of Verum Memoriam can experience the park by roaming the fields and encountering pillars (virtual worlds aspect) which portray hologram-like 3D renders of Veterans who are realistically animated on screens (big screen aspect).