How can we design relaxing and nurturing, safe spaces in VR that can be social as well? I talk with Maf’j Alvarez about her recent project to design a VR co-maker space, its design challenges, and the vision for future developments.

Holonspace: http://www.limbicfish.net/holonspace-with-etienne-le-comte/

Maf'j Alvarez is a digital media artist and creative technologist based in Brighton, UK. Her work focuses on ecology, cultural and gender diversity in relation to open access to technology. She also works as a user experience designer on large-scale digital transformation projects for government services. She has helped other women learn VR through hack days, mentoring, talks, and collaborations.