The creative process for this project began with the utilization of Figma, a versatile digital design tool. My inspiration for this interactive web project stemmed from the upcoming Lunar New Year celebration, particularly focusing on the color red, symbolizing good luck and joy in Asian culture. Reflecting on Vietnamese culture and considering that 2023 is the Year of the Cat, I decided to incorporate a feline character, Luna, into the narrative. This choice guided the color palette and theme of the project.
When starting this project the first idea I had was to make the narrative about an experience going to the gym in the night. I had the idea of having the first page as a night scene, with a small building made out of css at the bottom right. Second page would have a bar slider, which would represent the user swiping their card to get into the gym. Moreover I soon realized that this idea would be a lot to do in the short period of time I have. So I came up with the idea to make a project called "Feed Luna". Essentially a cat that is hungry and needs to eat. I designed a plate where the food will go on. Theres 3 types, Cat food, Fish and Poison. I tried to turn this narrative into a game as best as possible. Once Luna is fed, her eyes turn into a heart. When Luna eats the poison she turns green with her eyes turning black.
In conclusion, the creative journey for this project commenced with the versatile digital design tool, Figma. Inspired by the approaching Lunar New Year and the cultural significance of the color red, which embodies good luck and joy in Asian culture, the project's thematic direction was set. Delving into Vietnamese culture and acknowledging the Year of the Cat in 2023, I chose to weave a narrative around a feline character named Luna. This decision not only influenced the color palette but also guided the overall theme of the interactive web project.