Winds of Freedom
Winds of Freedom: Augmented Reality Intervention at Dragão do Mar Center - Fortaleza, CE.
Winds of Freedom is an augmented reality experience developed for public space, proposing a reflection on memory, resistance, and the legacy of the abolitionist movement in Ceará. The intervention takes place at the Dragão do Mar Center of Art and Culture, a site that bears the name of one of the greatest symbols of the struggle for freedom in the state.
Inspired by networks of popular mobilization and by key historical figures of abolition, the experience uses digital layers to give visibility to subjects and narratives that shape the Black and jangadeiro identity of Ceará. Through WebAR technology (Augmented Reality accessible via browser), visitors are invited to interact with virtual monuments and digital models, accessing visual and affective content directly from their own mobile devices, with no need for apps.
The activation occurs through an interactive urban furniture installation located within the cultural center, serving as a physical anchor for the digital experiences. The project aims to integrate interaction design, heritage education, and history, fostering a deep connection between the built environment and the memories of freedom that sustain Ceará’s cultural heritage.
Conception and Direction:
General Direction: Diego Ricca and Juliana Mota.
Art Direction: Tiago Sarmento and Leonardo Edson.
Script: LEDrX and Informal.
Interaction Design and Programming: Renato Avelino.
UX/UI: Samuel Silva.
3D Production: João Tiago, Wagner Silva, and Luciano Alves.
2D Production: Suelem Linhares, Laureanne Diniz, Sidney Saraiva, Maria Adrielly, and Giovanna Olivati.
3D Assembly and Editing: Samuel Silva, Maria Monteiro, and Luiz Fernando.
Illustrations: Amanda Lopes and Laureanne Diniz.
Soundtrack: Luciano Raulino.
Furniture Design: Narcélio Grud.
Partnership with:
Governo do Estado do Ceará: Elmano de Freitas da Costa (Governor), Jade Afonso Romero (Vice-Governor).
Secretaria da Cultura do Ceará (SECULT): Luisa Cela (Secretary).
Instituto Dragão do Mar (IDM): Rachel Gadelha (President Director).
Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura (CDMAC): Camila Rodrigues (Superintendent), Ethel de Paula (Special Projects Advisor).
Communications: Bebel Medal (Communications Coordinator).
Technologies Used:
3D Modeling, 2D Digital Animation, UX/UI Design, and Interactive Programming.
Year of Production:
2026.
Experience
Experience
Process
Furniture
Conception and Direction:
General Direction: Diego Ricca and Juliana Mota.
Art Direction: Tiago Sarmento and Leonardo Edson.
Script: LEDrX and Informal.
Interaction Design and Programming: Renato Avelino.
UX/UI: Samuel Silva.
3D Production: João Tiago, Wagner Silva, and Luciano Alves.
2D Production: Suelem Linhares, Laureanne Diniz, Sidney Saraiva, Maria Adrielly, and Giovanna Olivati.
3D Assembly and Editing: Samuel Silva, Maria Monteiro, and Luiz Fernando.
Illustrations: Amanda Lopes and Laureanne Diniz.
Soundtrack: Luciano Raulino.
Furniture Design: Narcélio Grud.
Partnership with:
Governo do Estado do Ceará: Elmano de Freitas da Costa (Governor), Jade Afonso Romero (Vice-Governor).
Secretaria da Cultura do Ceará (SECULT): Luisa Cela (Secretary).
Instituto Dragão do Mar (IDM): Rachel Gadelha (President Director).
Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura (CDMAC): Camila Rodrigues (Superintendent), Ethel de Paula (Special Projects Advisor).
Communications: Bebel Medal (Communications Coordinator).
Technologies Used:
3D Modeling, 2D Digital Animation, UX/UI Design, and Interactive Programming.
Year of Production:
2026.