Great Filter
(2019)
Client
Independent
Service
Interactive Web Design
Tools
Photoshop, HTML, CSS, JS
Conceptual Web Experience
↳ Introduction
The Great Filter is a theory that suggests humanity may face a critical barrier in its long-term survival. This project translates that idea into a web-based format, allowing users to explore two possible futures shaped by human decisions.
A short introductory video briefly explains the idea before guiding users into the project.
↳ Experience
After the introduction, users enter a branching experience where they can explore two possible futures: utopia and dystopia. Each scenario presents a different outcome, with key moments revealed through clickable elements that provide additional context.
Motion, visual cues, and subtle animations are used to guide attention and encourage exploration. The site was developed in both English and Chinese to better connect with its intended audience.
↳ Process
The visual environments were created through photo manipulation, combining multiple assets to construct each scene. The goal was to establish distinct tones for each future while keeping the visuals clear and readable within an interactive format.
The GIF shows how the Utopia scene was constructed.
↳ Gallery
This project was exhibited as a digital installation, allowing viewers to engage with it in a physical gallery setting.
