VISUAL TOOLS TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF DAWUL WURU
VISUAL TOOLS TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF DAWUL WURU
EWB 2023
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Introduction
Background
Geography
The land on which youre standing was originally the home of the Yirrganydji people-an indigenous rainforest and coastal culture belonging to the Djabugay language group of Far North Queensland. Yirrganydji territory comprised the coastal strip of land between the areas now known as Cairns and Port Douglas, including Freshwater Creek and the Barron River. (Cairns 2022)
Yirrganydji country, according to Norman Tindale, extended over some 200 square miles (520 km2), running along the narrow coastal strip from Cairns to the Mowbray River at Port Douglas. Their inland extension went some 7 miles northwest of Cairns, around the tidal waters of the Barron River around Redlynch.Dialects defined tribal distinctions, and the Irukandji dialect Yirrgay, was the southernmost of the group, with the Yidinji people to their immediate south, while, northwards, one encountered, in geographic order, Guluy, Ngakali and finally Djabugay. The Bulway-speakers lay to their west, from Woree to Mareeba. (Dixon 2002)
Language
The Yirrganydji pama kulpul-parra (salt-water people) spoke Yirrgay, one of five dialects of the Djabugay language. Yirrgay was the southernmost dialect of the group, with the others being Guluy, Ngakali, Djabugay and Bulway. To the south around Gimuy (Cairns) were their immediate neighbours, the Yidinji people. These dialects indicate that Djabugay was genetically related to Yidiny, with a lexical overlap of 53%. (Dr. Dave Phoenix 2022)
culture
In Yirrganydji Dreaming, the Rainbow Serpent is known as Gudjugudju. After shaping the landscape, Gudjugudju curled up and went to sleep at Wangal Djungay-the place where the fast-moving Dreamtime boomerang landed. This is the area now known as Double Island.
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Figure 1 Rainbow serpent
The Yirrganydji people had an intimate knowledge of their lands and waters, flora and fauna, seasons and weather. They were both a rainforest-dwelling and seafaring people, utilising the resources of both environments for their food, clothing and other needs.
The Yirrganydji lived in small groups comprising married couples, children and older relatives. By night, they would camp on the large sand dunes along the coast, lighting fires to ward off the mosquitoes and sandflies. In the wet summer season (Gurrabana Bana, meaning water) from November to April, they lived in semi-permanent shelters constructed from loya cane, palm fronds and paperbark. (Dixon 2002)
Climate
The Yirrganydji traditional lands and waters extend along the coastal plains from Cairns to Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. The Yirrganydji seasonal calendar shows two major seasons: Kurrabana (wet season) spanning November to May, which has two minor seasons: Jawarranyji (storm time) and Jimburralji (cyclone time). Kurraminya (dry season) spanning May to November, which has three minor seasons: Jinjim (wintertime), Yiwanyji (windy time), and Wumbulji (hot time). (IWK HOME 2016)
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Figure 2 - Yirrganydji weather calendar
Local recourses
Opportunity Definition
How might we design visual tools to enhance the visitor experience of Country Dawul Wuru? Mainly our opportunity is to base on how to create innovative and useful visual experiences that can fully engage visitors, allowing them want to back exploring more and connect with the beautiful cultural heritage and natural beauty of Dawul Wuru. By introducing visual technologies such as augmented reality but with locally resources on low-budget consideration, if possible. interactive minigames, storytelling with screens, our aim to provide visitors with an informative travel experience, getting a deeper understanding and appreciation of the country's people, culture, history, and landscapes. By providing these visual tools, we hope to create memorable and unforgettable experiences that inspire curiosity, cultural exchange, and an opportunity to let other countries to see the value of preserving Dawul Wuru cultures.
Writing an Engineers without Borders Report
Title Page:
Heading: Name of Project
Sub Heading: Academy EWB Challenge 2023
Name of all Team Members
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
Background
Background on community that is REVELANT to your opportunity statement/design opportunity
Give research on your design area. What is the motivation behind your project?? Why are you doing what you are doing? What need does the community have?
What did you learn about the community in regards to that need?
Written in paragraphs and can have sub-headings if desired.
Opportunity Definition
Define the opportunity you are trying to solve in less than 5 sentences. Use the how might we statement (opportunity statement) to write a paragraph that succinctly defines the design opportunity you are addressing
Design Development
Design Considerations
List of adequate design considerations for your project with a description and metrics (if applicable). Put the considerations in respect to your project.
Design Options
Each concept should follow the structure of: Overview, Benefits & Limitations (Bulleted list)
Design Selection
Design Matrix with ANALYSIS
Report on which design is your final design and why!
References
Appendices
