VR: Empathy for
Non-Human Family Members
11/2021 - 12/2021
Software: Unity Virtual Reality Mixamo (Models)
Key Words: VR, Empathy, Plants, Family, Game
Make It Matters
Subject: Effects of neglect on non-human family members
Group: Neglected non-human life: pets and houseplants
Who the user is: Humans with (or considering adopting) houseplants/pets
Concept statement: This experience will emulate the trauma of the slow death experienced by house plants and pets being cared for by individuals who let these responsibilities slip through the cracks of their daily lives. Could also be used as a tool to prepare people who are interested in adopting pets or filling their home with houseplants.
Demo
Stand in a home plant’s shoes with Visual Reality.
Screen Version
VR Headset Version