MYAR: Preserving Malay Traditional Headwear with Augmented Reality Filter

This project focuses on creating a Malay traditional headwear filter to expose social media users to Malay traditional headwear. The usage of Augmented Reality (AR) aims to enable the visualization and simulation of complicated data, concepts, and scenarios. It may be applied to the development of virtual prototypes, immersive learning environments, and interactive 3D models in the fields of education, engineering, medicine, and architecture. The AR Filter was developed using Meta Spark Studio. Traditional headwear has become a significant symbol and character of Malaysia's Malay people. It also represents the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Malay community. The objectives of the research are to develop the AR filter as a platform to promote Malay headwear and evaluate the effectiveness of the AR as a platform for raising awareness, preserving, and promoting cultural heritage. ADDIE model was used as the research methodology for managing the project. Adobe Illustrator (AI), 3D Blender, and Meta Spark Studio were used to develop the filters. The Malay AR traditional headwear filters were implemented to the audience via Instagram and Facebook. Tested to 120 respondents of various ages and the findings were that 29.2% didn't have any knowledge about Malay Traditional headwear and 96.7% got new knowledge after using the filter.