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Pocket Comfort
Project type
Augmented Reality
Date
December 2025; February 2026
Context
University coursework (CTCH 313 - Augmented Reality: Critical Theory, Art, and Activism)
Medium
Autodesk Sketchbook and Adobe Photoshop for creating assets; Hoverlay for AR
This AR experience was created as my final project for CTCH 313, "Augmented Reality: Critical Theory, Art, and Activism". It was exhibited alongside other augmented reality projects from the class at Regina's FROST festival in February 2026.
Watch a screen recording of the full project experienced at FROST here: https://youtu.be/pM8d-M73OTw
How can we find peace and belonging when the world feels overwhelming? Is it possible to use technology to surround someone with comfort when physical distance prevents an actual hug? I tackle these ideas in my Augmented Reality project, Pocket Comfort, which explores creating a completely portable sphere of comfort visible only to the user, perfect for those who cannot easily carry around a physical comfort object with them. In surrounding the user with gentle digital content that appears to live within the real world through AR, I invite users to look for the beauty in their surroundings and to remind themselves that they are capable and appreciated. Soft music, hand-drawn assets, pastel colours and so on aim to create a sense of gentleness evocative of the hugs I wish to give my loved ones who live across the country.
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Here's how to experience it:
1️⃣ - Download the FREE Hoverlay app on your phone or tablet.
2️⃣ - Grab some headphones or turn your device's volume up so you can enjoy the beautiful music and gentle narration 🎵💕
3️⃣ - Scan the QR code found in the attached images, or visit https://hoverlay.io/space/13506 to open the experience! (You can also find this link in the bio of Pocket Comfort's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pocket_comfort/ .)
4️⃣ - Face an open space! You'll want roughly 2 metres of clear floor all around you for the best experience. If you're short on space, we recommend holding your phone as close to your face as possible!
5️⃣ - Press "Start" when you're ready, and enjoy! 💖
You'll get to see beautifully soft digital elements placed all around you, as though living in your real environment, and you'll receive reminders that you're capable and appreciated no matter what.
