In this adventure, I've acquired a wide range of skills in digital art, and I've learned how to layer diverse toolsets in the creation of complex interactive productions. I've also learned that, with persistence, we are all capable of creating amazing work that reflects the beauty and wonder of our universe.
Inspired by classic science fiction stories, Lifeless Planet takes you on a journey to explore a distant world, light years from Earth. An early Kickstarter success, this game is a little science, a little fiction... and a lot of fun! As a mostly solo project, my work included 3D modeling, animation, character and environment design, and programming.
Lifeless Planet sold over 500,000 copies across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms, with over 9 million more copies in PC distribution through a digital game platform deal.
My follow-up game Lifeless Moon released in 2024/2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.
Roles: 3D Modeling and Animation / VFX / C# Programming / Sound Design / Writing / Branding & Marketing
Client: Original Production Published by Serenity Forge
Lifeless Planet / Lifeless MoonA CDC-funded HoloLens AR project to educate about the dangers of opioid abuse and the benefits of medication assisted treatment. Having personally lost family and friends to opioid abuse, it was immensely gratifying to develop this project with ANTHC.
The HoloLens experience is now available as a mobile app on iOS and Android.
Roles: Producer / 3D Modeling and Animation / VFX
Client: Alaska Native Epidemiology Center
Opioids & the Brain on the Apple App Store
Design, development, and branding for Wavelength AR, an augmented reality app for Orlando Science Center for use in a children's hospital. Built for use on Android tablets, so kids undergoing treatment could have an engaging way to further their science education while away from school.
Roles: Producer / 3D Modeling and Animation / VFX / C# Programming
Client: Orlando Science Center
Digital exhibit for Rochester Museum & Science Center. Using joystick control, visitors can fly the Intenuity mars helicopter over 3D terrain created from actual NASA data of the real landing site.
Roles: 3D Modeling and Animation / VFX / C# Programming
Client: Rochester Museum & Science Center
Did you know starfish have skeletons? I developed a VR experience that takes you inside these amazing structures, based on research featured on the cover of Science Magazine.
Thanks to Dr. Ling Li and Center for Educational Networks and Impacts for enabling this exciting project for exhibit at the Science Museum of Western Virginia.
Roles: 3D Modeling and Animation / VFX / C# Programming
Client: Virginia Tech / Center for Educational Networks and Impacts
For a total refresh of an old site, I designed a new custom template and migrated a >6,000 node site to a Drupal installation. Over several years, I also delivered a range of additional custom features and modules.
Roles: LAMP / Drupal / Web Design
Client: National Center for Science Education
A browser game to promote youth financial literacy for Credit Union 1. Players were tasked with earning points by saving money and responsibly spending in a Sims-inspired game world.
Roles: 3D Modeling and Animation / VFX / Programming
Client: Credit Union 1
Branding, web design, fundraising campaign, and illustration for the Alaska Museum of Natural History.
Roles: Graphic Design / Digital Illustration / Web Design & Development
Client: Alaska Museum of Natural History (Now the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature)
Animated 3D model of the nearly-extinct Northern White Rhinocerous. This low-poly model was used in a custom VR app for a museum exhibit.
Roles: 3D Modeling and Animation / VFX
Client: Science Planet
For my masters in learning experience design & technology, I conducted a study that applied principles and practices of video game design to the design of immersive digital learning experiences. This approach is a fun—and surprisingly practical—way to boost learner engagement and understanding. I plan to expand this into a larger, fully interactive online program, free to educators.
Roles: Instructional Design / Canvas LMS
