Midnight Gallery Virtual Exhibition
Project Overview
A virtual art gallery platform that allows artists to showcase their work in immersive 3D gallery spaces. The project aimed to recreate the experience of visiting a physical gallery while adding digital enhancements.
The Challenge
The project presented unique technical and design challenges:\n\n• Creating a 3D gallery experience that runs smoothly in web browsers\n• Ensuring artwork is displayed with accurate colors and high resolution\n• Building an intuitive navigation system for 3D spaces\n• Supporting VR headsets for an enhanced experience\n• Managing high-resolution images without sacrificing performance
Our Solution
We built an innovative platform using cutting-edge web technologies:\n\n• Implemented Three.js for 3D rendering with optimized performance\n• Created a custom image loading system with progressive enhancement\n• Designed multiple gallery templates with different aesthetics\n• Added VR support using WebXR API\n• Built a CMS for artists to curate their own exhibitions\n• Implemented social features for virtual gallery visits with friends
Results & Impact
The platform became a showcase for digital art exhibitions:\n\n• Hosted 50+ virtual exhibitions in the first year\n• 25,000+ unique visitors\n• Average visit duration of 18 minutes\n• 15% of users accessed with VR headsets\n• Featured in digital art and technology publications\n• Generated significant interest from traditional art galleries
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Project Details
Client
Midnight Gallery Collective
Project Type
Full Stack
Completed
October 2024