Week 11 Nov 17
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CLASS VISIT (visiting expert) 1 Hour
Neil Redding, Emerging Technologies & The Tech Industry, 2:00-3:00pm
Bio Neil Redding () is the founder and CEO of Redding Futures: A boutique consultancy that helps brands and businesses engage powerfully with the Near Future.
I leverage a rare multidisciplinary perspective that draws on the craft of software engineering, the art of brand narrative and expression, and the practice of digital-physical experience strategy.
Prior to founding Redding Futures, I held leadership roles at Mediacom, Proximity/BBDO, Gensler, ThoughtWorks and Lab49.
Select Clients: Visa, Nike, Cadillac, Macy’s, NBA, Verizon, Gillette, TED, The Economist, MoMA, Converse, Samsonite, Morgan Stanley, Apple, Oracle, Financial Times, Fidelity Investments
Public Speaker: infoComm, CreateTech, SEGD XLab, A.R.E. Shoptalk, Creative Technology Week, Design+AI, Tech2025, VRevolution
Co-Founder/Co-Editor: Near Future of Retail
COHORT GROUP OWS - get into your cohort groups and discuss the progress of your VR Projects. XR Lab Assistant Lynn, plus my studio assistant Noth, plus Me, will be coming around to each group (virtually) to discuss your projects with you!
Junnan & Chester (CARLA met with Monday) TODAY'S SCHEDULE Katelynn, Maham and Prakriti (LYNN 3:15-4:00pm) Wei Wei (CARLA 3:15-4:00pm) Monica & Kevin (NOTH 3:15-4:00pm) Douglas, Cameron & Ash (LYNN 4:05-5:50pm) Lily, Ben, Jenny, Irwin, Sally (CARLA + NOTH 4:05-5:50pm)
READING/VIEWING 11: (1) READ (OPTIONAL) Chapter 8, “Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Headsets: Let’s Get Speculative," in Future Presence, by Peter Rubin; if you like to purchase this book for a nominal amount.
MICRO ASSIGNMENT POST 10: WRITE your responses to today's class visit.
MACRO PROJECT ASSIGNMENT 05: : (1) WEEKS 09-12: Integrating Art Assets - Finishing and integrating into your project all assets you have been compiling. (2) WEEKS 11-12: Playtesting (Create a new survey for playtesting) ∙ Schedule time for visitors to playtest simulations of your VR experience (if possible) or to experience through video documentation. Document all playtests and analysis of visitor feedback
*You have⏳two more weeks to complete this project.