Health researcher Dr Chris Blackmore and Nick Bax, Creative Director of Human Design studio, talk about using virtual reality as a storytelling and therapeutic tool for improving mental health and wellbeing.
The Project
Step into the life of Trevor, an older man from Sheffield, as he looks back over his life, from birth, past major milestones and turning points, up to the present day.
The project builds on the ongoing development of LifePathVR an immersive therapeutic tool for telling lifestories using virtual reality.
For this Festival of the Mind project, academic lead Dr Chris Blackmore has worked closely with creative partners Humanstudio, and they invite you to experience Trevor’s lifestory, and imagine how your own LifePath would look and feel in virtual reality.
The exhibition is situated in Futurecade and is available to view online.
See Also
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LifePath VR: Trevor’s Story
This VR experience takes an immersive journey through an individual’s life exploring mental health and well-being. Dr Chris Blackmore, Dan Fleetwood -
Food for the Soul – Film
A film exploring the role arts events play in living a fulfilled life with Dan Bale, Dr Sarah Price, Tommy Wilson, Steve Rimmer, Professor Stephanie Pitts -
Suicide Monologues – Film
Professor Brendan Stone, Kathryn Littlewood, Penny Capper present a series of short films presenting the testimonies of people who have been affected by suicide -
Who’s the Man – Film
Music video by Kweku Sackey, of KOG & the Zongo Brigade, and producer Tom Excell. Inspired by the work of cultural historian Dr Lucy Brown
