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May 24, 2022 • 29min

Remote Team Building in the New XR Era with Jos van der Westhuizen

Today's guest on The XR MAG Show is Remio's Co-Founder and CEO. Remio is a Virtual Reality headquarters for remote teams. Each location is equipped with common collaboration tools as well as fun casual activities to engage with colleagues or clients as if you were all in the same place. Meet Jos van der Westhuizen, who got his Ph.D. in machine learning from Cambridge University and headed machine learning teams for two YC firms before founding Remio. I’m excited about  Jos's amazing project with us on The XR Mag Show. Some of the highlights of our interview include the following: What is Remio all about, and how did this concept become a reality? What challenges did they experience as a team when developing this project? What is the most important skill to develop in order to start a business? What is the vision of the team behind this incredible app?     I had this amazing opportunity to talk with  Jos. Please let me know what you find interesting from this unique interview.   You can find Jos and his amazing work, here: Website: https://remiovr.com/?nab=0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Remiovr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remiovr/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remiovr/   ------------ Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE.   If you’ve already heard about the podcast and prefer video, you can also head over to the D.O.! YT Channel to enjoy the interviews.   P.S. Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, this free workshop will get you a good start on the foundations to design in XR! You can access it here: XR DESIGN FREE WORKSHOP: https://www.dianaolynick.com/xrbestpractices You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.  
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May 17, 2022 • 24min

Understanding the Metaverse with Ivana Tilca (Microsoft MVP)

Our guest on The XR MAG Show for today is Technical Innovation Evangelist at 3XM Group / Microsoft AI MVP. She is also a former team member of Microsoft technology.   Meet Ivana Tilca, She has worked in the software industry for more than ten years. and worked for Microsoft in both Redmond, Washington, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has also garnered technological awards from many companies since she was 21 years old.   In today’s episode you’ll learn:   What this is all about and how it all starts? What difficulties and problems did Tilca experience in this industry? What are the advantages of Metaverse? What are the best tips for understanding how business processes work in terms of technology? How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used and how it can assist businesses   She loves connecting with people from all over the world. Feel free to follow him on social:   Instragram: ivanatilca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanatilca/ Twitter: ivanatilca If you require more information visit her website: https://linktr.ee/ivanatilca   Let me know if the comments what you enjoyed the most from the interview. -------- Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE.   If you’ve already heard about the podcast and prefer video, you can also head over to the D.O.! YT Channel to enjoy the interviews.   P.S. Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, this free workshop will get you a good start on the foundations to design in XR! You can access it here: XR DESIGN FREE WORKSHOP: https://www.dianaolynick.com/xrbestpractices   You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.    
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May 10, 2022 • 32min

Time & Money in growing a VR Game with Mageloop.

In this episode, Richard Rácz and Peter Petrás share their journey of founding Mageloop, a Hungarian VR gaming company with their cooperative VR action-puzzler called Zephyrus Prelude, available on Steam, Oculus app lab, Viveport & the Chinese Nolo store.    These are some of the highlights of this episode: 1. How did they envision the game and developed the design states? 2. How they assembled the team and organized their internal operations 3. The main factor in gaining a quicker revenue turnover for the game 4. Their own workflow, main challenges, and how they overcame it     You can find Mageloop on all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Discord @Mageloop) Zephyrus Prelude is available for download on Steam, Oculus app lab, Viveport & the Chinese Nolo store.   ----- Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE.   If you’ve already heard about the podcast and prefer video, you can also head over to the D.O.! YT Channel to enjoy the interviews.   P.S. Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, this free workshop will get you a good start on the foundations to design in XR! You can access it here: XR DESIGN FREE WORKSHOP: https://www.dianaolynick.com/xrbestpractices   You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.  
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May 3, 2022 • 29min

Meditation in Virtual Reality with Zen VR

Our guest on The XR MAG Show for today is the CEO & Founder - ZenVR. A BS in Computer Engineering, G Georgia Tech MS Human-Computer Interaction, Gr Georgia Tech An expert in UX design and meditation with a background in software development and engineering   Meet Matt Golino, He has passionately poured his heart and soul into seeing it grow as he leads the Zen VR team forward and helps build the vision for what virtual reality and meditation will look like in the world of tomorrow!   In today’s episode you’ll learn:   What is ZEN VR all about and how it all starts? What inspired and motivated Matt to create this incredible project. What is Zen, and how does it relate to Virtual Reality What is Zen VR's real-world focus The benefits of Zen VR in Real Life How does technology benefit us in our daily lives   He loves connecting with people from all over the world. Feel free to follow him on social:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZenVRapp Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgolino/ If you require more information visit her website: https://www.zenvrapp.com/   Let me know if the comments what you enjoyed the most from the interview.  ------ Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE.   If you’ve already heard about the podcast and prefer video, you can also head over to the D.O.! YT Channel to enjoy the interviews.   P.S. Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, this free workshop will get you a good start on the foundations to design in XR! You can access it here: XR DESIGN FREE WORKSHOP: https://www.dianaolynick.com/xrbestpractices You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.  
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Apr 28, 2022 • 53min

The storytelling art of Steve Head

Our guest on The XR Magazine Show for today is a local artist who is utilizing virtual reality to communicate his images with students on the other side of the world.    Meet Steve Head, an award-winning artist's work that tackles tough issues such as child abuse, mental illness, suicide, poverty, childhood trauma, and generational family dysfunction. People from all over the world have been moved by this show. Teachers from nations outside the United States are bringing their students into an online VR art gallery to meet the artist and observe the exhibit using VR (virtual reality) platforms such as Oculus.   The purpose of this exhibit is to bring these topics out of the closet of shame and into the light. To openly talk about & share our hidden stories is the beginning of the healing process. I’m excited about Steve's amazing project with us on The XR Mag Show. Some of the highlights of our interview include the following: What is the back story behind Steve Head that led to the creation of this beautiful gallery What is the primary goal of this gallery? The best advice Steve can provide to those who have been abused.     Please let me know what you find interesting from this unique interview.   You can find Steve and his amazing work, here: Website: http://www.Head2Art.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/head2art Instagram: @steveandcindyhead Opensea: https://opensea.io/collection/familysecrets   ------------ Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE.     If you’ve already heard about the podcast and prefer video, you can also head over to the D.O.! YT Channel to enjoy the interviews.   P.S. Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, this free workshop will get you a good start on the foundations to design in XR! You can access it here: XR DESIGN FREE WORKSHOP: https://www.dianaolynick.com/xrbestpractices   You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick. 
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Oct 14, 2021 • 18min

How to become a pioneer in immersive art!

Our guest on XR Magazine Show for today is an expert on the creation of VR Galleries utilizing Spatial. He has for many years been working as a spray paint artist creating futuristic landscapes.    Meet Tyronne Webb, He was on the board of the Boulder Art Association before moving back to his hometown in Pennsylvania. He is currently a full-time resident artist at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem. His work is bold and colorful, futuristic without an emphasis on technology, but rather on nature.   I’m excited for Tyronne Webb’s amazing project with us on The XR MAG! Some of the highlights of our interview include the following: 00:40 - How did Tyronne get inspired to create Fine Spray Paint Art 05:12 - What gives Tyronne motivation to create the amazing Fine Spray Paint Art 06:32 - The secret behind the art of “ Secret spot” - The happy mistake 09:08 - How Tyronne started the Fine Spray Paint Art   I had this amazing opportunity to talk with Tyronne. Please let me know what do you find interesting from this unique interview. You can find and his amazing work, here: Tyronnei’s website: https://linktr.ee/FineSprayPaintArt Tyronne’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/windswept1111 Tyronne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fine_spray_paint_art/ Tyronne’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyrone.webb. Check out his gallery ---------   Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE.     P.S. If you’ve already heard about the podcast and prefer video, you can also head over to the D.O.! YT Channel to enjoy the interviews.   Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, Circuit Stream is the only certified Unity institution to teach you how to do this and they are now an official sponsor of the podcast! So if you’d like to learn more about Circuit Stream, you can head over here: CIRCUIT STREAM! You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.  
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Oct 7, 2021 • 15min

Human & AI Hybrid Art

Our guest on The XR Magazine Show for today is recognized as one of the founding creators of the AI art movement and is noted for the nuanced balance he achieves in human-AI hybrid art.   Meet Daniel Ambrosi, who is based in Half Moon Bay, California, near Silicon Valley, and has been researching new methods of visual presentation for about 40 years. Having graduated from Cornell University's Program of Computer Graphics with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Masters in 3D Graphics, he is now dedicated to bridging the gap between human and AI art expression.    I’m excited about Daniel Ambrosi’s amazing project with us on The XR Mag Show. Some of the highlights of our interview include the following: 01:07 - How did Daniel get inspired to create this amazing AI art  03:22 - What led Daniel to create the physical displays of Dreamscapes 05:00 - How does Daniel describe the approach of artificial intelligence to the AI art movement  09:22 - What is Daniel’s  main focus for this amazing project   I had this amazing opportunity to talk with Daniel. Please let me know what you find interesting from this unique interview.   You can find Daniel and his amazing work, here: Ambrosi’s website: https://www.danielambrosi.com/ Ambrosi’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/danoramas Ambrosi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danoramas/ Ambrosi’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danoramas  ------------ Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE.   P.S. Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, this free workshop will get you a good start on the foundations to design in XR! You can access it here: XR DESIGN FREE WORKSHOP: https://www.dianaolynick.com/xrbestpractices   You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.  
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Aug 26, 2021 • 7min

The journey of success of a 3D Visual Artist

Our guest on The XR Magazine Show for today is a 3D artist currently part of Google as a UX & Visual Designer.   Meet Jarlan Perez, He is a visual designer primarily focused on 3D design, sci-fi work, hard and surfaces. We met at his new gallery, Arc Novo, which is a large virtual space created to host events and art exhibitions.    The gallery was created and launched to present numerous artists in one go, and it supports a variety of standardized file types, allowing artists to display their work in any form they desire.   I’m excited, Jarlan Perez agreed to share his amazing project with us on The DO.! Show.   Some of the highlights of our interview include the following:   00:52 - How the virtual space exhibition started 01:56 - What inspired Jarlan to create the amazing visual design 03:38 - The tools he uses to produce this type of 3D design art 04:26 - What is Jarlan's plan for this in future 04:50 -  What is Jarlan's main focus for this amazing project   I had this amazing opportunity to talk with Jarlan about his most recent project: Arc Novo, and why and how he came up with the design and his future projects.  Please let me know what you find interesting from this unique interview. You can find Jarlan and his amazing work, here:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JarlanPerez LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarlanperez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarlanperez Website: https://www.jarlanperez.com   ---------- Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE.     P.S. Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, this free workshop will get you a good start on the foundations to design in XR! You can access it here: XR DESIGN FREE WORKSHOP: https://www.dianaolynick.com/xrbestpractices   You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.  
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Aug 19, 2021 • 9min

Digital art in the metaverse

Our guest on The XR Magazine Show for today is a designer and artist living in Brussels.    Meet Jesus Azogue, a digital artist experimenting with different media and formats, combining traditional techniques with the latest innovations.   This is the journey and story of a digital artist. Our interview with Jesus Azogue was conducted in a digital environment. But from Canada to Belgium, we were able to have a conversation with him as if we were in the same room. Big thanks to our digital artists and creators who made this and other useful digital innovations possible.   I’m excited, Jesus Azogue agreed to share this amazing gallery in virtual reality with us on The DO.! Show.   Some of the highlights of our interview include the following:   01:25 – How virtual exhibition started 02:54 -  How he combines his work with the development of an artistic community in Brussels 04:03 - The emotions from the artists to the audience 04:22 - How Jose define what creative people do  05:48 - How does he reflect himself in his arts   It was a real pleasure talking to Jesus Azogue. His determination to succeed is inspirational. He has a lot to teach others through these arts and design in virtual reality.   Please let me know what do you find interesting from this unique interview. Enjoy the bear dancing!   HOW IS THE JOURNEY OF A DIGITAL ARTIST?   If you would like to reach out to Jesus Azogue, His website is www.jesusazogue.com and you can follow her on Instagram @joseazogue  -------- Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it for FREE.   P.S. Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, this free workshop will get you a good start on the foundations to design in XR! You can access it here: XR DESIGN FREE WORKSHOP: https://www.dianaolynick.com/xrbestpractices You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.  
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Jul 28, 2021 • 27min

How to make other's dreams a reality.

It was only many years after she gave birth to her daughter that she found a dream worth pursuing. She says she learned a lot about life from her daughter who is very tech-savvy and into social media.   This is what inspired her to start DreamOway. I am very excited Justine Sinclair has agreed to join us at the XR MAGAZINE Show.   Here are some of the highlights of our interview:   0:50 – Why and how Justine started DreamOway. 11:08 – The main challenge Justine had to overcome. 12:49 – How did she get her app built? 14:32 – How does the app work? 21:38 – Her advice for women who feel that starting a business may be too expensive. To learn more about DreamOway, visit dreamoway.com and download the app for free on Google Play Store or the App Store.   Please let me know in the comments what you enjoyed the most from the interview! --------- Gift Alert! You can download now my new XR Roadmap for Immersive Design including narrative.  Click here to download it FREE. P.S. If you’ve already heard about the podcast and prefer video, you can also head over to the D.O.! YT Channel to enjoy the interviews.   Would you like to learn how to create immersive experiences or perhaps incorporate them into your profession or business? Great news, Circuit Stream is the only certified Unity institution to teach you how to do this and they are now an official sponsor of the podcast! So if you’d like to learn more about Circuit Stream, you can head over here: CIRCUIT STREAM! You can always find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & TikTok as @dianaolynick.  

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