Shivani Deshpande
Shivani is a creative technologist who loves to create digital realities using immersive technologies. With a passion for storytelling, she explores how technology can shape engaging, interactive, and impactful experiences.
Shivani is a creative technologist passionate about merging play and technology to create interactive, engaging, and meaningful experiences. With a background in electronics engineering and a master’s in immersive technologies, she thrives on bridging physical and virtual worlds.
Her journey into tech began with early experiments using Arduino, building playful projects like motion-sensing light decorations and piezoelectricity-generating shoes. These explorations sparked a fascination with how technology can transform the way we interact with the world.
For her Master’s dissertation at the University of Bristol, she developed MYND VR, a mental wellness VR app. Combining generative AI, ambisonic sounds, and haptic feedback, MYND explores how immersive technology can support mental health and create calming, restorative experiences.
Shivani's work explores the intersection of Extended Reality (AR, VR, MR), AI, and electronics to develop experiences that inspire, educate, and captivate. Her portfolio spans diverse projects, from crafting AR campaigns for immersive brand marketing to developing VR experiences that prioritise inclusivity and education.