Echoes of Wisdom

Echoes of Wisdom brings African proverbs to life through an interactive spirit, blending AR magic with ancestral knowledge.

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Inspiration

Africa is home to centuries of oral traditions, where proverbs are not just sayings but guiding principles for life. I wanted to capture that essence and reimagine it for the digital age, making ancient wisdom accessible and interactive through augmented reality.

What it does

The lens features a glowing spirit above the user’s head accompanied by African-inspired music. When you smile, a random African proverb appears on the screen, revealing timeless wisdom in a fun, expressive way. The frame is decorated with flags of African countries, symbolizing unity across cultures.

Lens ID

ebbcd256-3251-4aea-914b-719e982b1116

Link to filter

https://www.snapchat.com/unlock/?type=SNAPCODE&uuid=2eb27d00aa9d47a0a5a58cf3855aeefd&metadata=01

How I built it

  • Created a glowing spirit visual positioned above the head.
  • Added smile detection to trigger random proverbs.
  • Used JavaScript scripting in Lens Studio to manage interactions and text updates.
  • Designed a custom frame featuring African flags along the sides.
  • Integrated African drum music to enhance the cultural atmosphere.

Challenges I ran into

-Voice ML was deprecated, so I had to redesign the main interaction from voice commands to smile detection.

  • Getting the text to display neatly and scale correctly across devices took multiple script adjustments.
  • Balancing visuals with performance was difficult.
  • As my first time using Lens Studio, the learning curve was steep, especially for hand tracking and animation.

Accomplishments that I’m proud of

  • Built a working lens that combines visual art, motion, and interaction.
  • The spirit glow effect and responsive smile-triggered quotes.
  • Created a culturally rich frame that celebrates Africa through symbols and music.

What I learned

  • How to build and script in Lens Studio.
  • How to use smile and face event triggers for interactivity.
  • How to design AR visuals that blend art, culture, and technology.

What’s next for Echoes of Wisdom

-Make the spirit a 3D animated model. -Add ambient particle effects for atmosphere. -Reintroduce voice-based activation if future Lens Studio updates allow it. -Expand the proverb collection and possibly localize by region or language.

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