Project Overview
Discover the Unseen is a VR experience that guides participants through a detailed map of MetroVancouver's facilities via a mini-map interface. Users can transport to 360° video locations by interacting with orbs, enabling an immersive view of infrastructure sites.
The project won Gold and Silver Horizon Interactive Awards and was showcased at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).
Role: VR Developer
Team: 6 (2 developers, 1 project manager, 2 artists, 1 UX designer)
Game Engine: Unity
Programming Language: C#
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop, GitHub, ArcGIS, Visual Studio
Platform: PC, Mobile
Date: Jan – May 2024
Concept
The experience begins with a UI guiding users into a VR environment featuring an interactive mini-map of MetroVancouver. Pinpoints on the map represent locations of 360° videos. Touching an orb transports the user to a full 360° video view, enabling repeatable exploration of multiple sites.
Systems
This project marked my first work with both VR and ArcGIS. Key systems include map integration via the Esri SDK and specialized controls to navigate real-world coordinates within Unity's XR Interaction Toolkit.
ArcGIS Map
Integrated ArcGIS using the Esri SDK to render a live map in VR. Overcame camera and control limitations by customizing SDK scripts and project hierarchy. Implemented coordinate-based teleportation matching real-world locations.
Other Responsibilities
- Technical Documentation: Created comprehensive feature docs during a 7-week planning phase.
- UI Programming: Developed responsive VR and screen-based UI for intuitive interaction.