Cosmic Cove
Visual Identity · Motion · Illustration
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The challenge was clear: Travelling can be stressful and anxiety-inducing for children. Cosmic Cove is a space-themed, sensory-friendly interactive area in airports designed to help reduce overstimulation for children. Each space engages the senses — sight, sound, and touch — to create a calming environment. The project included designing a series of teaser advertising materials leading up to the space, as well as an interactive screen motion graphic to enhance the user experience. 
Collaborators:
Alyssa Davenport
Design Strategy 
As travellers walk throughout the airport, they’ll notice a series of posters all showcasing our vibrant mascot characters, teasing what to expect in the space. Drawing them in and encouraging them to “follow the footprints” for a fun adventure ahead. 
Footprints!
In the airport, a trail of monster footprints will lead you to the space, inviting kids to follow along. The path encourages curiosity and turns the journey into an adventure before they reach the space.
Entrance
At the end of the footprint trail, you’ll reach the entrance to Cosmic Cove, a large planet-shaped archway that mirrors our recognisable advertisements.
Textured Planets
On your left, you’re met with the section dedicated to touch. There is a range of planets at different heights, all with unique textures. Some can spin, some soft, fluffy, rocky and smooth. Kids can walk through poles, feeling and spinning the different planets, taking notice of the different sizes and textures. On the wall beside the planets, wthere ill be a large illustration introducing our mascot characters.
Interactive Screen
Multiple background and character options can be changed by pressing the buttons on either side of the screen. Multiple participants can also join simply by standing on the mat in front of the screen. Another character will then spawn in. The mascot characters mimic the movement of the participants. 
Ambience, Relaxation
On the right-hand wall, is a large walk-in rocketship model, where you can relax inside, surrounded by soothing ambient space sounds. Inside, there are bean bags for added comfort, enhancing the immersive experience and connection to the otherworldly atmosphere. There is a slide leading you out of the rocket ship towards the exit of the space. 
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