So great to see everyone on Gather (an immersive 2D virtual environment) today! We got in groups today and decorated some cool spaces based on our backgrounds and interests--like an all-red room, a cherry-blossom room, and a spooky Halloween room!

We talked about how the contents in your inventory can be the bounds of your creative output, how the unique feature of Gather’s spatial audio can simulate “water cooler” talks, and we wondered whether the physics/interaction aspects of the game can be improved.

Action items:

• Axess Enrollment: Enrollment codes should have been sent out, so please check your emails! This will grant you access to the d.school building after hours and access to the Canvas.
• Scheduling: Fill out this Doodle poll by this Sunday, 11:59pm so we can figure out a good Friday time that works for everyone!

Top of mind:

• Please continue to work on Assignment 1 with your teams due next Tuesday at 11:59pm.
• Today’s Zoom recording for those who missed it will be available on Canvas > Panopto Course Videos.
• Again, please let us know as soon as possible if you are thinking of dropping! That would help us coordinate students who are currently in the waitpool.

Have a great weekend, and get hyped for next Wednesday’s class with our Meta speakers!