Rick Treweek

Co-Founder and CTO at Eden

Rick Treweek is a prominent figure in the VR/AR/XR and tech art industry.3 He is the Co-Founder and CTO of EDEN, a company based in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa.3 4

Professional Background

Treweek is renowned as a leading XR expert and has made significant contributions to the field of virtual reality and immersive experiences.1 His work spans various aspects of XR technology, including:

Art Direction: He serves as the art director and lead designer for innovative VR projects.2
Technical Development: Treweek is also recognized as a lead developer, heading technical teams for VR productions.2
Creative Design: His expertise extends to designing and creating virtual worlds and characters.1

Notable Projects

Rick Treweek has been involved in several high-profile VR projects:

UNCANNY ALLEY: A NEW DAY: A collaboration with Ferryman Collective, this VR theatre experience debuted at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.1 2 Treweek co-created and co-directed this project with Stephen Butchko.2
Uncanny Alley: An award-winning virtual world that preceded the theatrical adaptation. It won in the Best Immersive World 2022 section at the Raindance Festival.5

Recognition and Achievements

Treweek's work has garnered international recognition:

His projects have been featured at prestigious events like the Venice International Film Festival.1 2
He is considered a Venice veteran in the XR community.1
His virtual reality experience "Uncanny Alley" won awards at the Raindance Festival.5

Rick Treweek continues to push the boundaries of XR technology, focusing on creating immersive experiences that can be accessed on standalone headsets like the Meta Quest, demonstrating his commitment to making VR more accessible.1