Virtual Nostalgia
A series of projects that explore narrative within virtual spaces through the lens of childhood. In these experiences players are asked to take on a rebellious child-like persona. These virtual spaces exist as dream-like story vignettes.
Both are personal projects and were created between 2015 - 2016. I was the sole designer and developer for both projects.
Role: All Creative and Technical development. Team of 1.
Personal projects.
Park Walk
Park Walk is a virtual reality experience that uses humor and absurdity to encourage users to embrace a spirit of childhood rebelliousness and mischief. From within a child’s stroller, the user is tempted by colorful distractions and scolded by an exasperated adult as they act out, disobey their caretaker, and resist impending nap time.
Park Walk was created through a fellowship at Viacom NEXT and NYC Media Lab.
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“Paradis’s riff on nostalgia is exactly the kind of project the Fellowship was designed to support: an experimental take on storytelling uniquely possible through VR and, specifically, the HTC Vive.” - Road to VR
Read the full review of Park Walk in Road to VR:
https://www.roadtovr.com/viacom-vr-summer-fellowship-fosters-fresh-talent-in-nyc/