Beneath the Blossom is a VR experience created in collaboration with the Australian company Liminal VR for their platform. Set atop a mountain beneath cherry blossoms, the project invites players into a calm, immersive environment where they can influence drifting leaves and engage in a mindful, meditative experience.

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A major part of this project involved research into how calming experiences affect human psychology. Core design considerations focused on mindfulness, breathing, and the restorative qualities of nature, ensuring the experience encouraged reflection and tranquility.

I contributed to the creative concepts and designed light, intentional mechanics to reinforce a passive, meditative experience. Since the project was developed for the Oculus Quest Go, I also accounted for hardware limitations, carefully shaping the types of interactions possible. One such interaction allowed players to gently move and touch falling leaves, simulating the serenity of sitting beneath a cherry blossom tree. A key inspiration for this concept came from the scene in Kung Fu Panda featuring Master Oogway’s final moments beneath the blossoms.