Hi, I’m Sasha! I’m a Creative Digital Media graduate with a deep passion for emerging technologies and exploring how they can truly help people. My journey through this course has allowed me to dive into a huge variety of creative modules: everything from 2D and 3D animation to game design, modeling, and video production. I’ve always loved being a "creative hybrid," spending one day painting textures in Photoshop and the next day solving a complex coding problem or building a website. My experience in XR research and development led me to create my flagship project, Mindflow XR. Mindflow XR is an immersive experience designed to help people manage stress and sensory overload. Rather than being just a static world you look at, it’s a responsive environment that actually "listens" to you.</p><p>I developed a system where the virtual world senses how a user is feeling in real-time using a custom built heart beat sensor. If the person starts to feel a bit overwhelmed or stressed, the environment realizes it and responds with gentle, supportive changes, like shifts in the lighting and atmosphere, to help them slow down and find their calm. Building this project was a major milestone for me. It taught me that the best digital tools are the ones that feel like a natural, gentle extension of the person using them. Whether I’m designing a stylized landscape or figuring out how to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, my goal is always to solve creative problems in a way that prioritizes the human experience. I thrive in collaborative environments and I’m always driven to push my own boundaries. I’m excited to keep exploring the intersection of creativity and innovation!