Dr. Root’s Health Quest “Player Totems”
Kevin Clark (KevinOnEarth) and Dr. Hayley Root
Description
Each Player Totem in this exclusive debut season offers more than just a ticket to a pioneering experience—it symbolizes a commitment to merging physical and virtual reality for a grand prize. With only 99 unique totems, each embodies a distinct persona reflecting “Why We Want to Be Healthy.”
This gamified journey not only motivates participants to embark on Health Quest but also anchors collectors to their truest, healthiest selves through captivating art. Each piece serves as a bridge, aligning individuals with their wellness goals.
Curated under the visionary leadership of Dr. Hayley Root, ‘Health Quest’ is meticulously designed to elevate health literacy, empowering every participant, regardless of their life stage. Join us in this groundbreaking adventure and let each totem inspire your path to optimal health.
About the Process
KevinOnEarth had the privilege of meeting Dr. Hayley Root, who shared her biggest challenges in helping people improve their health: low health literacy and lack of discipline. Recognizing the need to motivate and unify people in this effort, KevinOnEarth collaborated with her to create an innovative solution. Together, they developed a game using a browser-based metaverse experience that encourages participants to build their own virtual wellness centers. These centers evolve as players progress through nine levels of health questing, each level introducing new experiences and knowledge.
The creation of these levels was a meticulous process. Dr. Root and KevinOnEarth conducted thorough research, sharing insights and meeting in the metaverse to design each aspect of the experience, piece by piece. This collaborative effort ensured that every level is both engaging and educational, aiming to elevate health literacy for participants at any stage of their journey.
Participation in the Health Quest game is free, but competing for the grand prizes—collectible Nike Dunks—requires one of the 99 exclusive player totems. These totems were crafted using RTFKT avatars, each representing different personas that embody various motivations for staying healthy. The design and production process was intensive, involving thousands of hours to print, remove supports, paint, and embed NFC chips into each piece. These chips link to various Easter eggs and the virtual world of Health Quest, making each totem not just a statue of health, but a bridge to a dynamic, interactive experience.
Once Health Quest launches, participants will join weekly as new levels unlock, points are tallied, and the leaderboard is updated. In this metaverse world, Dr. Root will provide real-time coaching and support, helping players stay on track with their health goals. This integration of art, technology, and health education aims to inspire and guide individuals towards a healthier lifestyle.
Closer Look:
Materials: PLA Filament, Acrylic Paint, 2 NFC Chips
Dimensions:
Tier 1 Basic Model- 3”x3”x7”
Tier 2 Capsule Model- 4”x4”x6”
Tier 3 Meteorite Model- 3”x5”x6”
Tier 4 Cathedral Model- 3”x3”x6”
Cost to purchase:
Tier 1 – $222 Each (55)
Tier 2 – $444 Each (21)
Tier 3 – $777 Each (12)
Tier 4 – $999 Each (11)
Meet the Team
Artist:
KevinOnEarth
Chief Value Creator
Through music, visuals, and immersive experiences that leverage technology, the work on KevinOnEarth embodies elements from his track record as a creative entrepreneur. Berklee College of Music Alumni, Patented Inventor, and featured in a CBS documentary as a pioneer of building community and business in the metaverse.
Researcher:
Dr. Hayley Root
Assistant Professor at Northern Arizona University
With a clinical background in athletic training and public health, Dr. Root’s research interests relate to improving physical literacy – the ability, confidence, and desire to engage in physical activity across the lifespan – and reducing lower extremity musculoskeletal injury risk in active populations.