Practice of AR/VR Design with Kathryn Hicks
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This workshop will discuss some of the tools you can use to create assets for virtual and augmented reality experiences.
The talk is by Kathryn Hicks who is actively working in the field of AR/VR based in Memphis, Tennessee in collaboration with TAILORU Collective.
Watch the full workshop above and download the XR Resources Sheet below.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Kathryn Hicks is an AR / VR designer based in Memphis, Tennessee. She was introduced to VR while she was in graduate school at Savannah College of Art and Design. After seeing her friend create a VR experience for a class project, she immediately knew she wanted to be a part of the VR industry. In 2017, Kathryn was a part of the VR developer program Oculus Launch Pad and has worked in the industry on several AR / VR projects for immersive training simulations and educational content for medical, enterprise, and universities and was a part of the Snapchat AR Creator Residency Program. She is currently working on an asymmetric VR co-op platformer game called Mend, an Oculus 2019 Launch Pad Scholarship project by Justin Palmer. Mend is an upcoming video game where both flat-screen and VR players can play together.
As an AR / VR designer, Kathryn enjoys creating 3D assets for both virtual and augmented reality experiences. She loves seeing the multiple uses for immersive tech and is passionate about being involved with and helping shape the future of this ever-changing industry.
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ABOUT THE TAILORU COLLECTIVE
In a world where technology is exponentially accelerating, it’s our unique opportunity (and moral obligation) to invest in humanity’s ability to create for good.
We’re a collective of researchers and designers who create products and experiences to preserve humanity: in art, music, craft, sustainability, financial equity, social impact, game & play, and experiential tech (AR, VR, AI).
Come meet the team here.
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TAILORU Education is part of the TAILORU Group, along with TAILORU Technology and TAILORU Collective. Our mission is to advance humanity through design, technology, and education.