The Bobdogs is an original IP brought to life through a fusion of generative AI tools to create a distinct visual and narrative identity. Initially designed for use in music videos, these characters were created through custom AI workflows and handcrafted storytelling by a team of one.
Experimentation with AI-generated stylized characters and world, with emphasis on character consistency and lifelike facial expressions.
A selection of prototypes that I created for products that I conceived that incorporated emerging technology.
A working prototype of an augmented reality spelling game with tactile letter play.
A 3D demo to communicate the vision and validate the concept through consumer testing.
Authored complete design documentation of the open world metaverse, including gameplay mechanics, objectives, engagement loops, narrative, rewards, systems, target audience, and technical details. ROAR Studios was purchased by Yuga Labs and I do not have permission to share this documentation.
I have conceived of numerous product concepts at LeapFrog and Vtech, both as a solo contributor and in collaboration with others. The format of these concepts was typically a PowerPoint presentation, sometimes with interactive media. Unfortunately, I do not have permission to share the concept material, but I've described a few of my product ideas below and linked to final products where applicable.
Real working telescope that includes NASA videos and images that show you the solar system and beyond, a fun adventure game and the ability to capture and share your own images.
Working binoculars augmented with BBC videos and images of nature from around the world, an adventure game and a field guide quiz mode.
Real microscope enhanced with high-quality BBC videos and images, games and smart slides.
See the world and everything in it with a screen-enabled interactive globe with over five hours of BBC videos, 3 games and over 10 categories of content.
A voice-powered stylus and library of books that engaged kids through speech-interactive stories and games.
I created the world and characters for this video game, taking kids on a quest for keys to unlock Cleverberry Castle while exploring letters, numbers, shapes and colors.
Created "Kinect for kids" motion play tech for LeapTV from open source computer vision.
Transformed what was a reading tablet to "an iPad for kids" with games, creativity apps, interactive eBooks and more.
Conceived of numerous original IPs for digital content and print.
Baby monitor with environmental monitoring and content for parents.
Outside of my professional career, I created a number of interactive art installations, films and music.
Interactive sound installation with speech recognition. Intersection for the Arts, San Francisco.
Interactive sound installation, San Francisco.
Composed the score and created stage set with live video effects for Nora Chipaumire's international dance tour of Chimurenga.
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