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    Kris Layng

    Chief Creative Officer at Parallux

    Kris Layng is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Parallux, a company focused on creating immersive 3D experiences and metaverse spaces.12 Here's an overview of his background and role:

    Professional Experience

    Layng has over 15 years of experience in spatial design, set design, and art direction.3 His career has spanned various fields:

    • Set Design: He worked as a set designer and creative director in film and TV.1
    • Academic Research: Layng spent time at the Future Reality Lab at New York University, where he explored virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.15
    • Entrepreneurship: In 2018, he co-founded Parallux, a creative technology company focused on immersive mixed reality experiences.45

    Role at Parallux

    As Co-Founder and CCO of Parallux, Layng is responsible for:

    • Overseeing the creative direction of the company
    • Developing immersive 3D experiences for clients
    • Exploring new technologies in AR and VR
    • Collaborating with major companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Meta2

    Expertise and Interests

    Layng is particularly interested in:

    • Copresence: Creating virtual environments where people feel like they're in the same physical space.1
    • Democratizing 3D Experiences: Making immersive technologies accessible to a wider audience.1
    • Cross-platform Development: Creating experiences that work on desktop, mobile, and VR headsets.1

    Notable Projects

    • Led an Augmented Reality project called "Mary and the Monster".4
    • Created experiences for film festivals such as Tribeca, Cannes, and Sundance.1

    Layng's work combines his background in traditional set design with cutting-edge technology to create innovative immersive experiences in the metaverse and beyond.

    Highlights

    Oct 19 · lift.comcast.com
    3D Metaverse Experiences Made Easy With Parallux
    3D Metaverse Experiences Made Easy With Parallux
    Oct 3 · youtube.com
    Parallux's Sebastian Herscher Discusses AR and VR's Emotional ...
    Parallux's Sebastian Herscher Discusses AR and VR's Emotional ...

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    Location

    New York City Metropolitan Area