Themed Entertainment

Exploring optical illusions and special effects for immersive experiences.

Levitation Display

Work in Progress

After studying levitation and display patents, I am exploring optical illusion based levitation techniques to create floating display elements for themed environments through the Stanford TEA chapter.

Coming soon: Large-object levitation with 2-axis motion.

Levitation Display

Pepper's Ghost Workshop

Work in Progress

A hands-on workshop fabricating and decorating themed Pepper's Ghost stands, using the classic illusion technique found in haunted mansions and stage productions worldwide. Based on this Thingiverse design by danielschweinert.

Coming soon: Prototypes and group workshop.

Pepper's Ghost Display Stand
Image credit: Thingiverse

Caustic Lenses

Work in Progress

Experimenting with custom-designed lenses that project intricate caustic light patterns, creating dynamic and mesmerizing lighting effects for themed spaces. Using fast_caustic_design for lens generation, and SLA printing with resin.

Coming soon: Printed lens prototypes and light projection demos.

Caustic Lens Einstein Simulation
Image credit: GitHub