Meet the Developer

From an early age, I was drawn to the possibilities of blending creativity with technology, always tinkering and building projects that pushed the boundaries of innovation. My early explorations with Arduino kickstarted my journey into tech, where I built playful projects like motion-sensing light decorations and even piezoelectricity-generating shoes. These early creations sparked my curiosity and set the foundation for my future in immersive technology.

It was during my engineering studies that my fascination with Extended Reality truly took off. A talk by a VR gaming company at my university opened my eyes to the immense potential of immersive technologies, and I decided to delve deeper into the field. This passion led me to work on a wide range of creative and impactful projects.

I started my career by creating augmented reality experiences for brands' immersive marketing, which allowed me to explore the intersection of technology and creativity in a commercial context. I also had the opportunity to work as an XR trainer with Meta, where I shared my knowledge and passion for immersive technologies with others, further deepening my understanding of the field.

While pursuing my Master’s at the University of Bristol, I explored how immersive tech can make a meaningful impact. I developed a VR game that teaches British Sign Language using hand tracking, showing how XR can break barriers and create interactive learning. My dissertation project, a mental wellness VR app, combined generative AI, ambisonic sound, and haptic feedback to explore how immersive tech can support mental health.

Today, my work focuses on creating immersive experiences that blur the line between physical and virtual realities. I’m constantly exploring new ways to leverage technologies like XR, AI, and electronics, aiming to build experiences that engage, educate, and inspire.

40+

5+

Years of experience

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Hello! I'm Shivani Deshpande – an XR developer, Speaker, Tinkerer, 3D artist and more; I love blending technology with art to create experiences that blur the lines of reality.