THE BLENDED I.R.I.S PROJECT

Welcome to a blended environment.

The Blended immersive Roblox reality space (IRIS) was a mini-project I began at the start of 2021, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It was inspired by the rise of virtual worlds and how different environments can influence the human psyche. During the pandemic, social gatherings were drastically reduced, so people turned to online spaces to substitute for in-person meetups. Through avatars and in-game chat, those virtual hangouts helped fill the gap.

Vibe games became especially popular in 2020, offering areas like restaurants, rooms, buildings, and even large strongholds where players could gather and interact. Inspired by these environments, I created my own vibe game—Cryptic Sanctuary—which features a sprawling castle adorned with inspirational quotes and woven with its own lore. This space serves as both a hideout and a virtual hangout.

Following Cryptic Sanctuary, I developed several other builds, each exploring a different environment. Some of the assets created for IRIS later found use in other school projects. The Blended IRIS project remains ongoing.