A white mannequin head wearing protective eyewear and a headlamp for working in dark or low-light conditions.

“Roggles”

2023

Fall

An AR guide that brings climbing routes into view

Book titled 'Boulder Climbing North' by Richard Rossiter, featuring a mountain landscape with a large rock formation and trees.

The Idea

Traditional guidebooks are bulky and static. Roggles replaces them with dynamic overlays that appear directly in a climber’s line of sight, making route information accessible in real time.

A hand-drawn diagram of a device with instructions for use. The device is circular with a green frame, a scroll wheel, and a red component on the side. Hand points to the device. The background has an abstract geometric pattern. The instructions include steps like looking around to identify holds, tagging a hold with a timer, confirming selection on the scroll wheel, and analyzing after on compatible devices.

The Creation

I sketched early concepts and mapped out interaction flows to define how holds could be recognized and displayed. Each iteration refined the balance between clarity, simplicity, and keeping focus on the climb.

Sequence of four mobile app screens for climbing game, showing home screen with 'Go Climb!', library with routes, record climb instructions, and scan complete data with highlighted stats and options.

The Tools

I designed the app flows in Figma to plan how routes would be scanned, logged, and navigated. The frame was modeled in Fusion 360, refining proportions against the human face.

The Final Product

A wearable AR system that highlights routes, records attempts, and simplifies navigation outdoors. Roggles bridges the gap between static guidebooks and modern climbing tools.

Three virtual reality goggles with patterned straps, one in front, one from the side, and one from above, against a dark background.
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