Sidereal Connector

Project Description

An interactive and modular wallet that pairs to a mobile interface, giving Convergence Station visitors a chance to unlock content by solving puzzles and cryptic cues. Using the wallet, users can interact with the exhibit and save memories on their mobile app to continue solving the mystery of Meow Wolf long after their visit.

Problem

Meow Wolf's Convergence Station is an immersive art exhibit that transports people into a new world through art, exploration, and play. Users work to solve the mysterious story by searching for clues in four alien worlds joined together in a rare cosmic event. This event caused memories to become very valuable, and the new form of currency. The problem is this engaging content is not reflected in the gift shop. The gift shop is full of intentionally weird and wacky items, like avocado purses and hybrid animal plushies, but nothing that brings the immersive story home for visitors to enjoy and relive.

Insights

During our research we discovered that Meow Wolf has an extremely wide demographic of users, people travel to the exhibit from all different ages and backgrounds. One thing we did find in common is the fan's love for puzzles. Many of the die-hard Meow Wolf lovers are still trying to solve the story, even after multiple visits to Convergence Station. We found this is also something that frustrates first time visitors. Our team needed to find a way for users to collect clues and continue solving the story outside of the exhibit.

Solutions

The Sidereal Connector is an interactive wallet that can be purchased before, during, or after the Meow Wolf experience. With the wallet, users can interact with the exhibit by tapping it at Memports to collect memories. The memories are uploaded and stored inside of the app's memory vault, so the user can rewatch them after their experience to search for any clues or messages they may have missed. During the experience, users can search for AR creatures on the app. Many of the creatures are hidden behind puzzles sent by the app that the user must solve by moving the wallet pieces into the correct position.