Sensei

Sensei is a 2D interactive web experience that visually and conceptually explores the human senses and their corresponding brain regions through the perspective of a wise old master engaging with the world around him. Designed for educational engagement and neuroscience learning, this interactive piece combines smooth animations, intuitive UI, and dynamic brain mapping to illustrate sensory processing in real-time.

Key Features of the Interactive Experience:

• Illustrated “Sensei” character, depicted as a serene, wise old man who interacts with different sensory stimuli (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell).
• Sensory engagement animations, where each sense is triggered by an environmental interaction:
  • Sight: Sensei gazes at the calligraphy, activating the occipital lobe.
  • Hearing: He strikes the gong, engaging the temporal lobe.
  • Touch: He places his hand on a rough tree trunk, lighting up the somatosensory cortex.
  • Taste: He eats sushi, stimulating the insula and gustatory cortex.
  • Smell: He inhales incense, activating the olfactory bulb and limbic system.
• Brain overlay visualization, where selecting a sense highlights the corresponding brain region with glowing effects and informative tooltips.
• Subtle, calming animations and traditional ink-brush aesthetic, reinforcing the Zen-like atmosphere while maintaining scientific clarity.
• User-driven exploration, allowing visitors to click on different stimuli to see Sensei react and learn about sensory processing in an interactive way.

This engaging 2D web piece is ideal for neuroscience education, interactive learning platforms, and digital health content, offering a beautifully designed, immersive way to explore the connection between the senses and the brain.