Hello! I am Maria, virtual and augmented reality developer, artist and game designer based in Brooklyn, New York. I also teach at NYU Game Center.
work:
I have co-founded Synesthetic Echo, a design micro studio focused on on creating interactive experiences for emerging technology. We recently shipped Bizarre Barber, a VR game about cutting hair after the apocalypse.
Want to hire us? Get in touch!
speaking:
I am available for public speaking (remote and in-person) and guest lectures about Game Design, Virtual Reality, Technical Art for games and interactive experiences.
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Tips and tricks for improving VR game dev workflow with Houdini – GDC 2020 Houdini Hive
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It’s alive, but not for long!! – !!Con West 2020
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Action Spectra Pitch – RLab Bootcamp Demo Day 2019
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Ignite! talk – EYEO 2017
writing:
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Not in a one flash of brilliance – guest article on NYU Game Center web-site
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Procedural character design for VR: 5 lessons learned – SEEDS #4 (November 2019)
press:
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In-VR Interview: Maria Mishurenko, Lead Developer of Bizarre Barber – Upload VR
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Celebrating women in VR – Oculus blog