This project combined the subjects Motion Design, Storytelling and Infographics. The goal was to make an informative and interactive virtual food story within six weeks. During the process I had to find an interesting angle that forms the basis of a story. Next to that, I focussed on interactive storytelling, animation and illustration styles.
The topic "food" brings endless possibilities. First I chose chocolate and further in the process, I narrowed it down to bonbons.
During the first weeks I did a lot of visual research, went to different chocolatiers to gain knowledge about chocolate and to find an interesting angle for my virtual food story.
After another idea failed, I came up with the idea of a person who discovers the uniqueness of chocolates during an autumn walk through Amsterdam and keeps their experience in a diary entry.
The most engaging point after my research was that a box of chocolates is always a surprise: Tiny, beautiful and sweet gifts, the taste still has to be revealed, every piece is unique and personal.
How can I translate this idea into a virtual food story with the goal to evoke the feeling of tension and surprise?
Because my project had to include parts of the subjects Motion Design, Storytelling and Infographics, I added interaction to my idea. The viewer gets the possibility to experience the surprising autumn walk themselves.
I am proud that this project won the Golden Dot Award which honours the best student work every year.