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Virtual Reality Development
A B O U T T H E J U R O R
Beth Harrison
Digital Experiences Director at The Dalí Museum
Beth Harrison is the Digital Experiences Director at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, where she leads the museum’s award-winning digital innovation initiatives. Her work blends art, technology, and storytelling to create immersive experiences that deepen visitors' engagement with Salvador Dalí’s legacy.
She has overseen major projects like Dreams of Dalí, the museum’s virtual reality journey; Dalí Alive 360°, an immersive dome show; The Dream Tapestry, which turns visitor dreams into AI-generated art; and Ask Dalí, a surreal installation that lets guests speak with a lifelike AI version of the artist himself.
Beth also helped bring the museum to the Bloomberg Connects platform, expanding its global reach through mobile and digital tours. As she puts it, “Technology allows The Dalí to extend its reach beyond its geography to connect with visitors, art enthusiasts, and fellow institutions around the world.”
W I N N E R S
PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Linda He, Alaina Smith & Vida Villanueva
Patchwork Pizzeria
GOLD JUROR’S AWARD
Maggie Lin & Yichen Xiong
The Realm of Reverie
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The Realm of Reverie demonstrated exceptional and consistent talent across numerous categories. The overall art direction was sophisticated, blending interaction design, intuitive user interface, thoughtful typography, with organized visual elements. Combined with a compelling and professionally executed trailer, the submission portrayed a well-conceived and immersive virtual reality experience. This project exemplifies a comprehensive understanding of VR design and execution.
SILVER JUROR’S AWARD
Nick Whittle
Galactic Getaway
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Galactic Getaway - excelled in art direction, atmospheric scenery, nuanced lighting, and character development. The submission stood out for its professional-level approach, carefully transitioning from initial concept through detailed execution. The overall aesthetic and immersive environment notably echoed the iconic visual style and atmospheric depth reminiscent of the series "Stranger Things," delivering a compelling VR experience.
BRONZE JUROR’S AWARD
Jenna Watts & Jason Zarrilli
Vice Smugglers
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Vice Smugglers - is distinguished by its dynamic integration of game mechanics and excellent detailed scenic design. Its realistic depiction of a city streetscape paired effectively with engaging car chase gameplay, results in an immersive experience reminiscent of professional car-chase genre games.