Deep Dive XR
Climate Education using XR Tech in London, UK (Available worldwide)
About
DeepDive XR is a collective of passionate designers crafting informational and educational immersive experiences addressing pressing environmental issues. It is driven by the ambition to make a transformative change in the realm of environmental education and sustainability literacy and bridging the gap between awareness and action.
Projects
Whale Fall is an immersive experience designed to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution and its devastating impact on whales. Developed in collaboration with the UK-based Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), the project employs the poetic metaphor of a "whale fall" to highlight the interconnectedness of life and the urgent need to protect our oceans. It includes an interactive VR experience, a 360 documentary film and a cinematic immersive experience.
The UN designates life below water as a crucial but overlooked sustainable development goal. Whales, vital for global marine ecosystems and climate regulation, face threats from plastic pollution and hazards like fishing gear. Our project highlights a tragic real-life incident in 2019 when a pregnant sperm whale died from ingesting 22 kg of plastic in Sardinia, Italy.
→ Showcased at the Outernet Global in London, BBC Television Centre, IRCAM forum in Paris, SXSW London Showcase
Exhibitions
Our project Whale Fall was featured at the Outernet Global Now Building, in the Digital Direction 2024 immersive media exhibition, encouraging audiences to reflect on today’s critical issues and envision a brighter, more respectful future. It remained part of their regular screening lineup for several weeks after the exhibition.
Exhibited DeepDive XR and our proof of concept project 'Whale Fall' as part of the Royal College of Art’s finalists for the SMI's Terra Carta Design Lab showcase during the London Design Festival.
The Royal College of Art collaborated with the BBC TV Centre to deliver an incredible end of year Artist Showcase on 17th July. We presented 'Whale Fall' as part of the selected showcase of the best RCA animated works on TVC’s Big Screen.
Exhibited 'Whale Fall' at the 2024 IRCAM Forum, a community for the arts and sciences that focuses on sound creation.
Exhibited 'Whale Fall' as part of the London Breeze Film Festival 2024, RCA’s School of Communication alumni exhibited interactive media projects in Spatial Storytelling.
Speaking
A VR and sound design talk + workshop showcasing the ‘Whale Fall’ project.
The digital creative network aims to foster and strengthen relationships between large anchor organisations, startups and academia in West London. We were invited to present our project 'Whale Fall'.
Awards
'Whale Fall' was shortlisted as a finalist for SMI's Terra Carta Design Lab, a prestigious global competition launched by His Majesty King Charles III and the legendary Sir Jony Ive. It invites students to design high-impact solutions to address environmental challenges and highlights the powerful role of art and design in tackling the climate crisis.