Early Designs and Sketches: Visualizing the Future Camper Van Experience

1. Initial Design Concepts

I’ve started bringing my AR/VR camper van project to life with some early design concepts. These include thumbnail sketches and 3D model concepts for both the camper van and its immediate surroundings. My goal with these designs is to make the experience as immersive and interactive as possible while keeping the visuals simple enough to develop efficiently. So far, I’ve focused on the van’s interior, inspired by the advice I received to stick with a 360-degree tour rather than a full environment.

2. Visual Inspiration

To shape the design of the 3D models and the camper van interior, I gathered a lot of inspiration from Pinterest. I created several Pinterest boards where I’ve been collecting images of camper van interiors, design layouts, and functional features. These boards have been really helpful in visualizing the kind of space I want to create in my project. From sleek, modern interiors to cozy, functional living areas, these images gave me great ideas for my own designs. You can check out some of the Pinterest boards I used for inspiration below:

By pulling from these design inspirations, I’m able to create a 3D model that reflects real-world trends while making the experience as appealing as possible for future users of the app.

Figure 1: Pinterest Screenshot of Camper Van Inspirational Board
Figure 2: Pinterest Screenshot of Camper Van Interior Inspirational Board

3. Visual Examples

Below, I’ve included a few screenshots of the early designs. You can see the initial 3D models of the van’s interior and some rough wireframes of the app interface. Based on the inspiration from my Pinterest boards, I’ve already started adding more detail and refining the look of the virtual tour. These early visuals are a great starting point, and I’m excited to keep developing them.

Figure 3: Camper Van Simple Sketch Model
Figure 4: Camper Van Interior Sketch Layout

These are my low-fidelity wireframes for the camper van project’s website/app. I sketched them to get a basic idea of the layout and structure. You can see the menu, banner, images, text sections, and footer all laid out simply. The purpose of these wireframes is to focus on the layout and the user flow rather than getting caught up in detailed design at this stage.

I think these will be really useful for guiding the development process, helping both myself and any potentially developers understand how everything fits together. Plus, they’re a great way to get feedback from others before moving on to more polished versions. If any changes need to be made, it’s easy to tweak these sketches without wasting time on unnecessary details.

In short, these wireframes give me a solid starting point and allow me to stay focused on the overall user experience.

Figure 5: Low Fidelity Website Wireframe
Figure 6: Low Fidelity Mobile Wireframe

Reference list:

Image used for the van design

CVC Direct (2014) NEW PEUGEOT BOXER VAN [Photograph]. NEW PEUGEOT BOXER VAN – CVC Direct Business and Personal Car Leasing, Belfast, Northern Ireland [Accessed 08 Oct 2024].

Pinterest boards:

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