Digital Society Online

Digital Society Online is a VR game that is meant to connect you with the right people to develop your ideas. It was developed to help people collaborate on projects and ideas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The game has different environments that have distinct purposes like fun, professional, and creative.:brThis project was made as a prototype for clients from the Digital Society Hub and the Assen TechHub.

Features Walkthrough

Contribution

Programming

• Archery Minigame: Engineered a physics-driven archery system, simulating realistic arrow ballistics and impact interactions within the game environment
• 3D Painting System: providing users with dynamic brush control (color, size) and the ability to manipulate pre-defined 3D shapes for creative expression
• Sticky Note System: Developed a persistent sticky note system for an in-game VR office environment, featuring a dedicated VR keyboard for text entry and allowing users to create and place notes on designated surfaces like whiteboards
• Meta Quest SDK Integration: Integrated the Meta Quest SDK to establish core VR functionalities, including head-tracking, hand controller input mapping, and interactive object manipulation mechanics.

Design & Art

• Environment Design: Contributed to the visual design and layout of game environments
• Lighting: Designed and implemented scene lighting, including baking for performance and atmosphere
• Basic 3D Art: Created basic 3D models and generated UV maps for environment assets
• UI Design: Designed and implemented the user interface specifically for a virtual reality experience, focusing on usability and immersion within a 3D environment.