Watch the glimpse video to get an idea of how the stages work
How it works
Glimpse is a platform that transforms as new technology become available. It is a platform that builds on itself, as more and more people contribute to it.
On this site, you can see the three stages explained in more details. Where you see the symbol, please follow the instructions to interact with each stage.
Insights
Insights from expatriates and third culture kids showed their open mindedness and flexibility in moving to new places.
Glimpse is a celebration of the aspects of their culture, sharing it with others.
You can view and test the app across the page. All glimpse videos are linked in the next page below.
If you'd like to test the app on your phone instead, please type the following link into your phone:
Stage 1: The App
The app lets you upload and exchange your experiences - giving details of your journeys and tagging it with your descriptions.
You can save a specific city and follow all glimpses from that country as well as comment on other journeys.
Glimpses
These glimpses have been collected from around the world, a 30 second clip can be found of each journey via the youtube channel.
Each of these glimpses are from friends and family around the world. Each links to a Youtube video of a 30 second - 1 minute clip. Take a glimpse.
Stage 2: VR & 360
This stage involves using 360 videos and virtual reality headsets. I've created an example 360 video which you can test and move around. Press play and use the toggle tool to navigate.
To experience this stage fully, please use the Google Cardboard provided. You'll need to download the latest version of the YouTube app onto an iPhone and then use either of the following links or search using the name of the video:
Glimpse Bus Journey
Glimpse London Train 360
Before pressing play, press the three dots in the corner of the youtube video and then the google cardboard icon. Place the phone into the Google Cardboard and press play.
The immersive experience is a platform that is still in its infancy but which would grow with time. For this project, I would use available 4D virtual reality technology to mimc the smells, sounds and feelings of a certain journey.
Stage 3: Immersive Experience
The two potential outcomes for the immersive experience, would be either a 4D virtual reality booth, or a podcast that allows people to listen to someone talking through their journey. These would both be more revolved around the senses and the experience of the journey.
