Virtual Departure Lounge

Overview
Virtual Departure Lounge is a guided, immersive virtual tour experience designed to demonstrate Departure Lounge’s volumetric capture capabilities. The tour targets senior product managers in the entertainment industry, offering a first-hand walkthrough of how Departure Lounge’s technology streamlines virtual production while maintaining high visual fidelity.

The Brief
Design and develop an engaging, fully functional virtual tour that:
- Showcases the company’s volumetric studio, capabilities, and services
- Appeals to professionals in entertainment, gaming, and virtual production
- Reduces reliance on physical meetings by offering an accessible virtual alternative
- Demonstrates true-to-life 3D models and cinematic visuals

My Role
1. User journey mapping for a streamlined, self-guided tour flow
2. UI/UX for interaction points, including hotspots, navigation menus, and transitions
3. Visual and motion design to enhance immersion without compromising clarity
4. Integration of real-time rendered assets and studio captures using Unreal Engine

Design Approach
I collaborated closely with the technical team to ensure the user interface remained responsive and intuitive in a 3D space. We emphasized:
- A minimalist UI overlay to reduce distractions
- Clear visual hierarchy for interactive elements
- Smooth transitions and narrative pacing to guide users naturally through the space

Outcome
The Virtual Departure Lounge became a valuable asset for client pitches and external presentations. It was praised for blending technical depth with accessible storytelling, helping clients visualize the real-world application of volumetric production. The experience reinforced Departure Lounge’s position as an industry innovator and opened doors to partnership opportunities.