Miracle Otugo
3D generalist + XR Creator
Experience
Technical Co-founder+3D Generalist
Floats Metaverse Systems
Lagos
- Built and grew a community of over 15,000 members, with 90% being non-crypto natives, successfully onboarding more than 25% to actively engage with blockchain technology.
- Designed and launched Africa's first metaverse listening party for Afrobeat artist Bnxn.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and clients to create immersive XR and 3D applications and interactive content.
- Conceptualising & designing environments, props and characters for the metaverse ecosystem.
AR Creator + Creative Director
BrandStation by Redtown
- Design and develop immersive AR experiences for Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising campaigns.
- Conceptualize innovative AR content to enhance brand visibility and engage audiences in public spaces.
- Collaborate with creative teams and clients to integrate AR technology into large-scale advertising platforms.
- Utilise cutting-edge AR tools and techniques to push the boundaries of interactive outdoor advertising.
Augmented Reality Creator (contract)
Meta
3D Generalist
Raq Ratt
Dubai
- Conceptualising & designing environments, props and characters for the metaverse ecosystem.
- Designed and modelled high-end renders, and 3D models for virtual stores for fashion brands.
Augmented Reality Creator
Euphoria Labs
Lagos
- Designed 3D product assets and optimised them for augmented reality experiences.
- Collaborated with a team of 5 to build virtual try-on experiences for fashion brands.
- Virtual try-on experiences improved the online conversion rate for vendors by 50%
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Bel Papyrus LTD
Lagos
- worked closely with senior engineers to create designs from conception to completion throughout the development cycle.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for existing equipment
- Aided in designing and fabricating filtration casings, reducing costs and downtime.
Education
Covenant University, Ota
B. ENG
Relevant Coursework: Technical Drawing, Computer-aided design and manufacturing, Machine drawing, Machine design, and manufacturing technology.
Skills
Notable Personal Project
On-Chain 3D Game – Home's a Maze (HAM)
Solo Developer
- Built a 3D puzzle game integrating blockchain technology for minting player achievements as Polaroids on-chain.
- Designed and implemented gameplay mechanics, including daily maze challenges and Web3 interactions using Unity.
- Developed the game’s NFT feature, allowing players to mint in-game results on the blockchain with Polaroid-style visuals.
- Managed all aspects of development, including game design, UI/UX, blockchain integration, and smart contracts. Milestones reached: 127k plays, 1.5k onchain interaction, 600+ unique active wallets, 450 hours spent in game. More here
Exhibitions
Kenya NFT and AI Summit 2023
Featured Artist
FRANÇAISE DE NAIROBI + MBOGI YA NFT
NFT NYC 2023
Featured Artist
North Javits, Hudson Yards, NYC
Falomo Immersive
Featured Artist & AR Creator
Falomo, Lagos Falomo Immersive is a digital art immersive installation and exhibition taking place under Falomo Bridge opening November 6th. Inside the installation, is the second edition of Afrofutourism's exhibition series featuring a list of highly anticipated African Digital and New Media artists.
AfrofutureDAO’s $AFTR 4th Cohort Drop
Featured Artist
NFT Liverpool
Featured Artist
Adelia Art Gallery, Liverpool
Art in Motion, NYC.
Featured Artist
Penn Station, Manhattan. A unique showcase of 1 of 1 works minted as NFTs and displayed via over 200 placements throughout the iconic Penn Station in Manhattan, New York.
Meta-Menagerie Exhibition
Featured Artist
Culture Lab, NYC.
My Land is not Your Land
Featured Artist
Highlighting African artists in the NFT space curated by Kenza Zouari J07Gallery at Cryptovoxels
Commissioned work
Chivas Palace(Pernod Ricard)
commissioned AR Creator
Afrilabs Annual Gathering/ GIZ
commissioned AR art
AON Collective
commissioned virtual gallery
Bubblehouse
commissioned digital art
Awards, recognitions, and honours
The MintFund
Recipient as an Artist
Astra Metaverse Grant Programme
Recipient as a Metaverse Architect
LiveArtX Global 100
Recipient as an Artist
Licences and Certification
Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience
University of Colorado Boulder
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Introduction to Augmented Reality and ARCore
Google Daydream
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