A Supertree in Yunnan Garden? Yes, it’s reality – virtual reality. Inspired by HEY!’s refreshing use of augmented reality and a visit to NTU to find out more about the magazine, Canadian educator Dr Andre Plante created a virtual garden that shares Yunnan Garden’s unique layout, and contains landmarks such as the Merlion and a Supertree. Dr  Plante, who has three decades of experience in higher education, uses the virtual space to familiarise students with design tools and principles.

This story was published in the Sep-Oct 2023 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.