A sustainable "phygital" project that transforms dormant concrete spaces in public parks into permanent interactive landmarks. The innovation merges a weather-resilient, epoxy-painted physical infrastructure with a web application accessed via a QR code, providing a one-touch virtual dice. The zero-barrier, flat ground design is engineered to eliminate motor and sensory barriers, seamlessly integrating children, elderly individuals, and People of Determination into a shared, safe, and energy-free recreational environment.
Executive Summary of the Innovation and Inclusive Design
This project presents a pioneering, sustainable model in urban spatial engineering, merging traditional public infrastructure with smart digital solutions to create an environment that achieves universal inclusion without exception. At its core, the innovation leverages the "Phygital" concept, linking the physical world with a cloud-based digital layer to transform an underutilized, dormant concrete surface at Al Muzoon Promenade Park in Abu Dhabi into a permanent, highly interactive "Snakes and Ladders" landmark.
Technical Architecture: Why a Web Application (SaaS)?
The digital component is engineered to eliminate barriers right from the start. It does not require park visitors to download or install cumbersome applications from mobile app stores. Instead, by simply scanning a heavy-duty QR code painted directly onto the ground installation, users are instantly redirected to a lightweight, cloud-hosted web interface. This web application serves as the interactive **Virtual Dice** and instructional portal. Running directly within standard mobile browsers, it ensures cross-platform compatibility, instant accessibility, and virtually zero operational or data overhead.
Mitigating Physical Barriers and Expanding Target Support
The architectural design is explicitly optimized to digitally level physical playing fields and support People of Determination across multiple spectrums:
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Physical & Motor Disabilities:** The flat, zero-barrier ground-level surface ensures unrestricted movement for wheelchair users and those with assistive mobility devices. Simultaneously, the one-touch virtual dice removes the need for fine motor skills and finger dexterity required to handle traditional game tokens.
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Sensory, Intellectual, & Invisible Conditions:** The game grid is rendered using high-visibility, bold epoxy paints with optimized color contrast to assist individuals with partial visual impairments or sensory processing needs. The structured, step-by-step digital instructions and globally familiar game rules offer a low-stress, organized environment that boosts cognitive engagement for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, and ADHD, promoting natural social integration.
Sustainability, Cost-Efficiency, and Scalability
From an economic and environmental perspective, this solution completely bypasses the pitfalls of traditional smart-city installations, which rely on expensive outdoor screens, complex electronic sensors, constant electrical power, and heavy maintenance. By utilizing heavy-duty waterproof epoxy, elasticized acrolein paints, and a transparent UV-insulating resin topcoat, the physical installation remains resilient against harsh outdoor climates and heavy foot traffic over long periods.
Furthermore, the entire layout is anchored to flexible 3D design blueprints. This allows municipal authorities to modify parameters from the inside or directly print the setup onto large transportable banners. This design choice ensures rapid scalability, allowing the interactive concept to be deployed across various geographical zones and urban parks with minimal lead time and exceptionally low municipal expenditure.
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About the Entrant
- Name:Khaled Elnems
- Type of entry:individual
- Profession:
- Khaled's favorite design and analysis tools:Khaled Elnems is an (Q.C. & CAD Tech.) born & based in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. with experience Over 16 years working with International Consultants under Municipalities in the field of Construction/O&M (Sewerage/Stormwater/Water-supply/building) as Quality Engineering Control of Material / method Industrial Administration and Designing (CAD Tech.), also has experience preparing proposals and presenting presentation information to clients by used programs for Design:( Auto CAD (2D/3D) / for model by Autodesk 123D (3D Printing)), All Media Graphic Program (Program, Photoshop Photo & Video Editor) finalised by Visual Basic Program .
Also has experience as R&D Innovations in the field of Innovations and Design (prototype) it with Improve Quality of Invention, invented many of inventions with patents in different fields for (Sustainability (Green Management), Clean Energy/Preserve Water and Welfare Electronic), Innovative Solutions for Complex Road Stormwater Problems. - Khaled's hobbies and activities:Innovations and Design Improve Quality
- Khaled is inspired by:R&D Innovations in the field of Innovations and Design it with Improve Quality of Invention, he has invented many of inventions with patents in a lot of fields for (Sustainability (green Management), Clean energy/Preserve Water and Welfare Electronic), also he is a Head of Delegation and Jury Committee in International Innovations Exhibitions Under (Egypt & U.A.E), he is one of founders of the Egyptian Society care about women & youth Inventors,
Leadership: Participated and Awarded it as a Head of Delegation and Jury Committee in International Innovations Exhibitions latest were The Best Environment Tech Startup Awards from The Ajman University Innovation Center (AUIC). and The Best Practice the Personal Award in the DIABP International Award from the (Dubai Municipality & UN). - Software used for this entry:Web Application (SaaS)



