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I designed and developed an immersive virtual art gallery showcasing the works of contemporary artist Daisuke Kondo. The gallery features a curated collection of Kondo's sculptures and drawings, presented in a minimalist museum environment built using Three.js. Visitors can walk through the gallery in first-person view to see Kondo's sculptures as 3D models and their drawings displayed on the walls. Visit the Virtual Gallery.

UI/UX Design, Web Development (HTML, CSS, Three.JS, React), Blender






I've been a big fan of Kondo's work since discovering their illustrations when visiting Kyoto. The name "Magic Power Mystery Museum" on the front museum wall is a nod to Kondo's 2021 zine "Magic Power Mystery Zone". This project was inspired by Shutdown Gallery, which showcased art in virtual spaces during the pandemic. I like how virtual galleries create new ways to experience art, breaking free from physical constraints while maintaining the contemplative atmosphere of a museum.


Features
  • Immersive first-person navigation with collision detection 
  • Full bilingual support (English/Japanese) throughout the experience
  • Proximity-based artwork information with animated text displays
  • Custom-designed lighting system to enhance artwork presentation
  • Audio including ambient museum sounds and footsteps 
  • Gallery-style canvas’ and information placards for each artwork
  • Responsive design with mobile device detection 
  • Loading transitions and performance optimization 




















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