Case Study 1:

SystAIn3r
Community Gathering in the Summerverse Space on Spatial

Challenge

Challenge

The SystAIn3r community sought to replace static online meetups with an immersive, artistic virtual space for deeper engagement. The goal was to design a visually captivating world that encouraged organic social interaction while remaining accessible across devices and welcoming to non-gamers and more mature audiences. The space needed to support guided art exhibition walks, mindfulness sessions, and live music events to ensure long-term community engagement and value.

Approach & Skills Used

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Approach & Skills Used *

With full creative freedom, I crafted an immersive, visually striking world that fostered engagement and interaction.

  • Artistic World-Building: Designed a two-story, atmospheric space in Gravity Sketch and Blender, blending organic architecture with expressive forms.

  • Narrative-Driven Design: Created an intuitive layout featuring an auditorium, exhibition space, communal swing lounge, teleporters, and floating cocoons for smaller group interactions.

  • Interactive & Social Elements: Developed custom interactive zones in Spatial.io to encourage exploration and conversation.

  • Bespoke Texturing & Lighting: Applied a mix of hand-painted and AI-generated textures in Substance Painter with immersive lighting in Unity.

  • Curated Experience Flow: Ensured seamless navigation and structured interactions to enhance engagement.

  • Event Coordination: Worked with the experience host to optimize user interactions and create a memorable experience.

The full design process was structured into phases: the core experience was conceptualized and deployed within the first month, allowing immediate testing and engagement, while additional refinements and iterations took place over the following weeks. This phased approach enabled continuous adjustments based on real-time user feedback, ensuring the final space met both creative and functional expectations., with weekly iterations and testing sessions where the client refined their expectations and requested adjustments. Thanks to the rapid deployment of the space on Spatial.io, the client had the unique opportunity to test the environment in real-time and request modifications throughout the process. This iterative approach allowed for adjustments based on user feedback and evolving creative direction.

Outcome

Successfully launched a flexible, evolving virtual environment, with key areas ready for visitors.

  • Hosted a guided art walk event, creating an immersive and engaging curated experience.

  • Enabled NFT sales and live interactions, driving commercial success and audience participation.

  • Currently developing AI-driven experiences, POAPs, and enhanced NFT sales features to expand engagement and monetization opportunities.