VR Design
3D Modeling
Graphic Design
2018 - 19

Momoland is an event series curated by visual artist and musician Momo Pixel. She tasked me with creating a virtual reality extension for the fourth event, drawing inspiration from a wide range of Momo Pixel's past pixel art. Using Google Tiltbrush and Gravity Sketch, I crafted a crystallized neon-filled metropolis for this first iteration of the project. We plan to collaborate on updated versions of VR Momoland for future events, as well as a version for eventual publication on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Here's a quick look at the event where we debuted the experience.

More info:
Momo’s page about Momoland.
An article about Momoland on Afropunk.
Momoland has been shown at both Afrotech Fest London 2019 and the MassArt Museum in Boston, MA.

Creating Momoland VR

By default I begin conceptualization of a VR world in VR. Specifically, I start by doing 3D sketches in Google Tiltbrush, creating a rough outline of layout and scale. After the sketch phase, I bring the 3D sketches into unity to test how it feels to be in the world from that perspective . It’s important to experience your 3D layout in VR as early as possible. After layout I focus on specific asset creation; buildings, ships, skyboxes etc. Finally, it’s time to apply materials and shaders.

Underrepresented Voices

Since day 1 of my VR journey I’ve had a commitment to supporting underrepresented creators in technology. Far prior to this project I had made a point to assure Momo that if she ever wanted to do something with VR that I would help. As we continue this collaboration I hope to become a resource to any unheard voices looking to use VR in their work. We hope that experiences like Momoland will invite our fellow creators closer in to the industry.