As part of a collaboration between DWELL and STEEP, this project developed an interactive augmented reality experience designed to educate the general public about PFAS. Using Adobe Aero, viewers are immersed in a virtual kitchen filled with everyday household items, such as cleaning products and groceries. Tapping on each item reveals informative posters that explain how these products may contain PFAS and suggest safer alternatives to reduce exposure. Available on both iOS and Android devices, this accessible tool aims to raise awareness about PFAS and promote healthier alternatives to products that have been shown to contain PFAS.
To view the experience, use this link (if you are viewing this page on your mobile device), or:
- Scan the QR code with your mobile device’s camera
- You will be prompted to download and install Adobe Aero (if you do not already have the app)
- The augmentation should automatically load after installation (you may have to rescan the QR code once you install the app)
Suggested Citation: PFAS Kitchen. Directed by Madison Jones, DWELL Lab / STEEP, 2024. Augmented reality game, DOI: 10.23860/pfas.
Project Collaborators
URI Faculty and Staff | Madison Jones (WRT & NRS); Amber Neville (GSO); Jaclyn Witterschein (Coastal Institute) |
Students | Calder Puckett (WRT) |
STEEP is made possible through a partnership with the University of Rhode Island, Harvard University, and the Silent Spring Institute. Funded under grant P42ES027706.
Credits
Production, modeling, and design by Madison Jones. Poster design and copy by Calder Puckett. Kitchen models by Brandon Westlake. Background information and revisions by Amber Neville and Jaclyn Witterschein.
The following Creative Commons (CC Attribution 4.0) models were used:
- iPhone1 3D Model by Sketcher
- Domino’s Pizza Box, 3D Model by 1drous
- Cut Fish, 3D Model by Suushimi
- Egg box, 3D Model by Antoine Dresen
- Rice Bag, 3D Model by Thunder
- Plastic Water Jug, 3D Model by Pixel Life
- Paper Cups And Plates, 3D Model by Skylajade
- Carpet 3D, Model by Hannah Sapiee
- Towel stack, 3D Model by Matousekfoto
- Fire Extinguisher, 3D Model by H10_Official
- Brewhouse coffee bag, 3D Model by BuyMyMojo
- Lysol Bathroom Cleaner Bottle, 3D Model by Ryan Ploeger
- Egg Carton, 3D Model by the Smithsonian Institution
- McDonald’s 6-Piece McNuggets Box, 3D Model by MacDrawz
All other models were produced by Madison Jones.