Mixed reality, the merging of the real and virtual worlds, is slowly changing how we work, how we play, and how we communicate. Now, two women are using it to change how we share meals as well.
Remnant is an immersive, interactive dinner experience that pairs food with technology to tell a story. It’s the brainchild of Feminist Frequency executive director Anita Sarkeesian and Magic Leap interaction director Aleissia Laidacker. A self-described foodie, Sarkeesian was inspired to create the project after hearing Laidacker give a talk about mixed reality and how it can bring digital content and game design into the real world. She pitched the idea for Remnant about a week later.
Laidacker was immediately interested. Her father is a chef, and she once briefly considered giving up game development for her own culinary career. For her, it was an opportunity to combine two of her passions.
“I...
Remnant is an immersive, interactive dinner experience that pairs food with technology to tell a story. It’s the brainchild of Feminist Frequency executive director Anita Sarkeesian and Magic Leap interaction director Aleissia Laidacker. A self-described foodie, Sarkeesian was inspired to create the project after hearing Laidacker give a talk about mixed reality and how it can bring digital content and game design into the real world. She pitched the idea for Remnant about a week later.
Laidacker was immediately interested. Her father is a chef, and she once briefly considered giving up game development for her own culinary career. For her, it was an opportunity to combine two of her passions.
“I...
- 8/17/2018
- by Stefanie Fogel
- Variety Film + TV
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