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    James Taylor

    James Taylor

    Holograms/Mixed Reality/ Unity3D / UX Design LinkedIn: http://linkd.in/XHoOxo

    UI/UX Designer Los Angeles University of Souther...
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    Experience
    Join me at Microsoft!
    534 Open Positions · $0k–$1433k/yr
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    Wave
    Wave
    Game Designer
    Microsoft
    Microsoft
    Employee
    Found Object VR
    Found Object VR
    Founder, Founder & CEO 2019 - Present (over 7 years)
    Dreamscape Immersive
    Dreamscape Immersive
    Software Development Lead 2018 - 2020 (over 1 year)
    University of Chicago
    University of Chicago
    Mobile Game Designer for Education Games 2013 - 2014 (over 1 year)
    Founder
    Found Object VR
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    University of Chicago, Dreamscape Immersive, Microsoft, Wave
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    Projects
    The Future of Energy - Immersive Learning Experience
    High production value entertainment meets social learning
    Founder, Creative Director · The Future of Energy project sits at the intersection of education, entertainment and beautiful data. This project is the… · More first of many short-form (think 5-10 min) interactive deep dives into fascinating scientific and cultural topics. This first project steps through 3 different forms of everyday energy conversion (Digestion, Coal and Nuclear) and compares their conversion efficiency. We then step into the theoretical realm to examine the efficiency of futuristic forms of energy that have yet to be fully realized; the black hole engine, and the conversion of antimatter. In just 10 minutes of playful nonfiction, this experience crosses the universe to illustrate these concepts with ease and clarity. We give users the chance to grasp new concepts by interacting with subatomic particles, a chemistry lab, the infamous blackhole, models of the earth, particle accelerators and energy conversion graphs.

    In VR we can convey pressing, current-day topics with breathtaking scale and visuals. We can go wide to view big topics, and then zero-in to the most minute details. We create memorable experiences by allowing you to interact with objects that no museum would ever let you touch!

    Defined the company from the outset, raised funds, directed the project, worked with outsourcers, coded, and more.
     
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    About
    Achievements

    Raised 50k to see our first project through to completion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNAuV-R9-Mc&t=5s

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Skills
    Leadership Unity3D Unity3D C# Autodesk Maya Art Direction Creative Direction Project Management Jira User Experience Design Visual Effects Substance Painter Zbrush Houdini VFX
    Locations
    San Francisco Southern California Seattle
     
    Q&A
    What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?

    Getting to Yes & Never Split the Difference

    What's your favorite non-business book?

    The Three Body Problem (trilogy)

    If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?

    Reinventing Museums for the Metaverse

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    If you don't define your priorities, someone else will.

    What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

    Making fully interactive games and environments for virtual concerts

    Which founders or startups do you most admire?

    Tender Claw, The Under Presents series

    What's your super power?

    Bringing an idea to life. Knowing when the work feels right.

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    email [email protected]

    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    "Your thoughts color your soul" -Marcus Aurelius

    What was the most impactful class you took in school?

    World Building; or Dreamers & Dissenters

    What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

    Forget about grades; instead focus on providing value to people around you.

    What's an obstacle you've overcome?

    I've progressed from someone who once thrived on radical individualism, to a person who now thrives off of group ideas and group brainstorms.

    What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

    Explaining fascinating scientific and cultural concepts with shocking clarity

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