A sandbox is a hub for creativity. For children, it's where imagination runs wild. For developers, a sandbox is a virtual space where software can run securely, according to Techopedia. At Twisted Rope, we have our very own virtual sandbox. It's called the Interactive Site and it’s where we experiment with different technology and collaborate to create engaging experiences.
What Is It?
The Interactive Site is a place that gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look inside our office in Buffalo, NY. The view is in 2D and it’s an immersive environment for users to interact with our team and office.
To create this site, we used a 360 camera to record the office and movement of our staff. Then, we found a frame that we liked and animated it to what you see. The view is a panorama style and we also utilized stock footage, which was selectively animated.
Our developers and designers are always refining the site to make it as captivating as possible. Anything that a team member is itching to try out or test is brought to life on the Interactive Site.
Take a Tour
When you enter the site, you're greeted with a welcome message and cheat sheet on how to navigate the space. To move around the office, click and drag to the right or left. When you see something you want to explore, simply click on it.
Click and drag left and right to view the entire site
Search for interactive elements and click to explore
There are various interactive icons and elements throughout the office and we want to take you through a couple. For this week, we'll be looking at the far-left side of the site. Be sure to drag or move your mouse over to follow along.
The Clock
Scrolling all the way over to the left, you'll encounter a clock. When you hover over it, the clock expands to show you the time in our Buffalo office. Right now, it’s coded to show only US Eastern Standard Time but we have plans to add additional clocks, reflecting the time of our other offices and locations.
The Window
When you first look at the window, you may not notice anything particularly special about it. However, the weather changes depending on the real weather in Buffalo. Currently, we have five different environments coded:
1. Cloudy
2. Sunny
3. Snowing
4. Raining
5. Thunderstorm
In a future update, we plan to add more options to illustrate the different types of weather experiences.
Poster Above the Printer
You’ll noticed hanging on the blue pillar is a happy hour poster. This is another element we change based on company events, happy hours and holidays. We created various posters for different occasions, like Valentine’s Day, April Fools, New Office Happy Hour, and Halloween Happy Hour.
The limited-edition posters are a fun way to update visitors of events happening in the office. Oftentimes, we include a countdown clock until the after-work fun can begin.
Be sure to check the Interactive Site occasionally to see what the latest poster is - it might be gone before you know it.
The Interactive Site is a continuing project that our team of developers and designers work on together. We're excited to add new elements to the site and find new ways to engage with viewers. Stay tuned as we take you through the next section of the office.
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