Spatial Chat Room 3D Graphics
The Forge team held a hackathon as a part of the virtual Autodesk University 2021 event, choosing to host it in Spatial. As a platform, Spatial allows users to design images to act as an event environment. Our job was to develop a new environment for their platform—a place for attendees’ avatars to join different talks or chat with fellow ‘hackers’ within a custom 3D-designed environment.
Project: Spatial Chat Room 3D Graphics
Deliverables: 3D Models;
The brief

There was already an existing hackathon image from which we drew inspiration, as well as some examples of environments that gave us a visual direction to follow. We chose to use a space, sci-fi theme, from which we created a mainstage, a specific number of breakout areas and a lounge for attendees to network—or float in space—at ease. The whole environment was carefully designed and rendered in 3D for the Spatial platform, allowing users to zoom in and check out specific details or zoom out to see the entire event from afar. 

What we did

We delivered an immersive and interactive 3D environment, which took into account the technical functionality of Spatial to ensure maximum effectiveness. Spatial’s sound functionality works using proximity. If a user gets closer to a group of other users, their conversation can be heard and they can join in. Equally the hosts of the event can project their sound to all of the attendees from the main stage. It was therefore important to take this into account when designing the space and ensuring enough room between breakout tables for conversations to be heard effectively. The outcome made the process of watching and exploring the awards more entertaining and interactive. The event’s resulting interest, engagement, and overall success showed the benefits of creating an interactive 3D space instead of a static landing page.

the team

Cody

Account Director

Aidan

Senior Account Manager

Luke

Senior Account Manager

Eliza

Account Manager

Giles Baker

Account Executive

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