Rokeya's Garden

Role: Lead Developer, Technical Artist

Platform: WebGL, Android VR (Google Cardboard)

Tools Used: Unity, Google Cardboard SDK, Generative AI

Company: Oddjoint

Overview

Rokeya's Garden is an immersive interactive experience blending open-world exploration with narrative storytelling, developed as part of a project funded by the Indian Foundation of Arts (IFA). Showcased at Animela Festival (Mumbai) and IFA's event (Bangalore), the project was celebrated for its innovative use of WebGL and VR to bring art and storytelling to life.

My Contributions

• Development:

  • Solely handled all development tasks, including programming and performance optimization, using Unity.

  • Integrated the Google Cardboard SDK to enable a seamless VR experience on Android devices.

  • Built and optimized the WebGL version, tackling challenges like ensuring smooth frame rates and compatibility across web platforms.

• Optimization Expertise:

  • Streamlined the project to deliver an open-world experience within the constraints of WebGL and Android VR.

  • Utilized custom asset compression techniques, shader optimization, and efficient resource management to achieve a balance of performance and quality.

• Technical Artistry:

  • Designed and implemented custom shaders to enhance the project’s visual appeal.

  • Generated textures and 3D assets using AI, refining and optimizing them for performance and seamless integration.

• Collaboration:

  • Worked closely with a team comprising a 3D artist, sound artist, and game writer to ensure cohesion in art, sound, and storytelling.

  • Regularly collaborated with the project’s director to align vision, manage milestones, and execute creative direction.

Unique Features

• Successfully optimized an open-world game to run smoothly on both WebGL and VR platforms, a rare technical feat in the field.

• Integrated interactive storytelling with a visually rich environment, creating a compelling user experience.

The project on playstore is currently in early access to a closed group on invite basis.

oddjoint.itch.io

A museum honoring the legacy of the legendary Begum Rokeya Hussain