Metamorphasis

October 2022





︎ Independent Project


︎ Interactive Installation
︎ User Experience Design
︎ Creative Coding


An interactive educational installation shows the metamorphosis proces undergone by three different animals and insects.







Why I made this?







  The project was created to captivate children's innate curiosity about the natural world, specifically focusing on the fascinating process of metamorphosis that many animals, particularly insects, undergo. By combining educational content with the engaging format of cartoons, this installation aims to provide a dynamic learning experience. It allows children to explore and understand the remarkable transformations from small saplings to towering trees and the extraordinary metamorphoses in animals. This educational tool not only enriches children's knowledge about nature's mysteries but also makes the learning process enjoyable and memorable.


Typical animals undergo Metamorphasis



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Research: 62% of Children are unfamiliar with Metamorphasis



    To assess children's awareness and interest in metamorphosis, I interviewed five pairs of parents and children. The interviews revealed that while the term "metamorphosis" was not familiar to the children, they were aware that certain animals and insects undergo significant body shape changes as they grow.                
    Interestingly, the level of a child's understanding of biological metamorphosis is not strictly age-dependent. Rather, it is influenced by the extent of their extracurricular learning. This finding underscores the value of an educational installation in teaching children about the metamorphosis process, highlighting its potential to enhance their understanding through engaging and informative content.




Design Concept


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    This interactive educational installation is designed to enrich children's knowledge about the metamorphosis process in insects and animals. It consists of three interactive screens, each illustrating a different stage of metamorphosis through user engagement.

    The first screen demonstrates the transformation of frog eggs into tadpoles underwater. The second transitions from tadpoles to frogs, showcasing their journey from water to land. The final screen displays the metamorphosis of dragonfly nymphs and caterpillars into dragonflies and butterflies, highlighting their evolution from ground to sky. 

    Audience interaction is key; as viewers move their hands, the animals on the screen mimic this movement. Clicking progresses the scene to the animal's subsequent life stage, maintaining the interactive follow-along experience. This installation not only educates children on biological metamorphosis but also engages them actively in the learning process, making it a captivating educational tool.



First Screen


Shows the transformation of frog eggs into tadpoles underwater.






Second Screen


Transitions from tadpoles to frogs, showcasing their journey from water to land.






Third Screen



The third screen displays the metamorphosis of dragonfly nymphs and caterpillars into dragonflies and butterflies, highlighting their evolution from ground to sky.







Scene Design






Item Design















©Yuling Zhou
Email: yulingz1104@outlook.com