Creative Technologies
Forget the simple audio tour. Imagine walking into an art museum, donning a lightweight headset, and scrutinizing a painting from centuries ago, while modern, related works from other museums appear virtually beside the museum piece. Meanwhile, Renaissance music plays in the background. Read more “Collection Connections Bridges Past + Present Art with AR”
Climate Change
With sea levels rising at increasing rates worldwide, University of Miami Interactive Media Professor Kim Grinfeder wondered: could he create a virtual experience that teaches students how they might navigate a coastal city like Miami 100 years from now? Read more ““Mangrove City” VR to Educate Middle and High School Kids on the Future of Coastal Cities”
Climate Change
“Mangrove City“, a VR experience geared towards educating middle schoolers on the crucial role mangrove forests in protecting coastal communities and mitigating climate change, took home the XR prize for the Educate category at the AWE 2023 Awards. This collaborative project was submitted as part of the “XR Challenge: Fight Climate Change.” Read more “WINNERS! “Mangrove City” Brings Home AWE XR Challenge Win in the EDUCATE Category”