Building 'Black Wall Street: Then and Now' with Niantic Studio

Mar 18, 6:00 – 7:00 PM (UTC)

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How can WebAR be used to preserve history and amplify untold stories? Join ROSE Digital as they walk through the creatio...

About this event

How can WebAR be used to preserve history and amplify untold stories? Join ROSE Digital as they walk through the creation of Black Wall Street: Then and Now, a WebAR experience that transports users to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to explore the past and present of Black Wall Street.

In this session, the ROSE Digital team will share their journey—from early design concepts to technical implementation—and how they used Niantic Studio, Gaussian splats, and Niantic Spaces to bring historical locations to life. You'll get insights into working with 3D scans, image overlays, and interactive mechanics while tackling engineering challenges like the tap-to-place cursor and real-time multiplayer interactions.

📌 Key Topics:

  • Designing for Cultural Preservation – How the team translated historical research into WebXR

  • Working with Gaussian splats – Challenges and optimizations for 3D historical reconstruction

  • Engineering Insights – Implementing Niantic Spaces and interaction mechanics

  • Q&A – Get any of your questions answered

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an industry-leading team about the power of WebXR storytelling and how Niantic Studio can be used to build meaningful experiences. Register now!

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