Dastaan-e-Karachi

An AR platform that tackles the problem of Karachi’s fast fading intangible heritage.

Making Folklore Novel & Accessible

Using marker based and location based AR the app allows users to explore and interact with the cultural heritage of Karachi in a new way.

Zines and Markers

To enable marker-based AR unique markers were designed and compiled in a zine.

Selected Stories & Locations

1. The Ghost Bride of Karsaz Bride

2. Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine

3. Moriro and the Mach

4. Ram in Aram Bagh

5. The shrine and crocodiles of Mangopir

Identity Design

Calligraphic process

Unity Engine

Building the interface and loading animations

Vuforia

A plugin to Integrate augmented reality functionality

Motion Design & Animation

Animating the folklore stories in a style that is inspired by traditional South Asian art and storytelling techniques.