Voices In The Dark | Jon Higgins - VR/XR Unity developer and educator in Bristol, UK

Voices In The Dark

Abstract 360 image taken from above of young people dancing with Calico logo

A VR training tool exploring the fem experience of night-time economy (NTE) venues, designed by Calico with funding from Innovate UK.

I worked as a freelance Unity developer on this VR project as part of a cross-functional team for Calico. Together we produced an 360-video headset VR experience aimed at helping night-time econonmy staff, such as bouncers and bar staff, understand the fem experience of nightlife spaces like bars and club.

Here’s how Calico describe the project:

“Building on the success of CurfewVR, this new project takes our empathy-led approach directly into bars, pubs, nightclubs, and music venues, supporting staff to better understand and respond to gendered violence and harassment. Our goal is to facilitate culture change and promote a victim-centred approach to safety in nightlife spaces.”

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