How can we use immersive technology to imagine the future of design education? Virtual Design Studio workshop explored novel sensory and material experiences enabled by virtual reality. The workshop aimed at developing formal design methods that are informed by sensory experiences and bodily interactions within immersive digital environments.

During this two-week workshop, we presented a multi-sensory design framework that included photorealistic immersive visualizations, digital lighting, and material design, and spatial sound design. Going beyond traditional representations, students imagined and created novel architectural experiences and narratives using cutting-edge virtual reality tools.