Universe Echoes

Between Dominion and Order in MR

Qingyun Liu
MDes Mediums 2026
Yaluo Wang
MDE 2026
Stacey Cho
HGSE LDIT 2025
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1 MR scene with UI

Will you notice the subtle changes in your surroundings as you wield these powers and choose to limit their use, striving to stay grounded in reality? Or will you surrender to the thrill of superhuman abilities, lose yourself in their allure, and be consumed by the virtual world? The choice is yours, but remember: power comes at a cost.

This mixed-reality (MR) game opens a portal between the real world and a mysterious realm. By interacting with creatures, players gain superpowers—but every use widens the portal, pushing the environment closer to full virtual reality (VR). The challenge lies in mastering restraint: wield power carefully to preserve the fragile line between reality and illusion.

It is a metaphor for human's growing reliance on technology and virtual spaces. The portal symbolizes the gradual erosion of reality by the virtual world. Superpowers: Represent the short-term thrill and convenience of technological advancements. Portal Expansion: Demonstrates how excessive indulgence in virtual power can detach us from reality. Creatures: Serve as both a reward and a temptation, luring players into using their abilities at a cost. As the portal grows, it reflects the increasing dominance of virtual experiences. If left unchecked, the portal ultimately consumes the entire environment, transitioning the player into a fully virtual world.

Project video
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2 Variation with particles
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3 UI for the Backstory
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4 UI for the New World
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5 MR game in real life