“ArtCenter has a long history of bringing students and brands together to create valuable immersive learning experiences,” said Maggie Hendrie, chair of Interaction Design at ArtCenter.

As society increasingly relies on online environments to connect, we’re dedicated to partnering with the young innovators who are designing the communication platforms of the future.” “We provide an interactive space where millions of users experience 3D creations and connect with one another on a deeper level than just chat. “IMVU seeks to help our global community build real-life connections in virtual environments,” said Victor Zaud, SVP of marketing at IMVU and an ArtCenter alumnus. Students enrolled in “Online Avatars & Digital Landscapes” course are designing solutions to business challenges associated with motivating communication in a mixed-reality world. IMVU, the world’s largest avatar-based 3D social network, and ArtCenter College of Design, one of the world’s premier art and design schools located in Pasadena, California, recently launched a studio partnership to give students the opportunity to design 3D experiences that promote social connections. JSocial Network IMVU and ArtCenter Partnership Explores Game Design and Social Play Students Develop Experiences that Foster Connection and Friendship

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