RedVelvetVault (ongoing - MVP 1)
Reimagining Digital Art Spaces Through Immersive Design, RedVelvetVault aims to address this gap by offering a cross-platform immersive art exhibition app that integrates Unity’s 3D spatial navigation with Firebase’s real-time backend infrastructure to enable seamless digital gallery exploration.
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RedVelvetVault is not just an app—it’s a redefinition of how we explore and interact with digital art. Developed as a cross-platform immersive art platform using Unity and Firebase, this project mixes game mechanics with gallery experiences, aiming to give both creators and explorers a new space to connect.
Secondary aims include:
• Creating a web-first responsive interface hosted via Firebase Studio with seamless Unity integration.
• Enabling real-time navigation and interactivity through Unity’s game engine within the virtual space.
• Developing artist profiles with embedded social proof and linked shops, balancing credibility and commerce.
• Supporting both curated and user-generated gallery spaces, allowing scalability and flexibility for institutions and independent artists.
• Embedding gamified elements (badges, featured galleries, digital collectibles) to boost user engagement and retention.
THE BIG IDEA
RedVelvetVault began as a response to the limitations of static, flat art platforms. Why scroll endlessly when you could walk through a 3D gallery, pause to explore an artwork, and even connect with the artist behind it?
This gamified platform lets you:
- Walk around digital art spaces (WASD / mobile tap)
- Tap into artwork modals with artist bios + shop links
- Unlock featured galleries and earn collectible rewards
- Experience solo or curated tours without app installs
WHO IS IT FOR?
Artists: Upload art, link your shop, build your profile.
Explorers: Discover curated galleries & hidden collectibles.
Admins: Curate Art in these spaces if you`re a qualified individual. Earn some cut from the art sales.
I followed a layered treatment workflow:
Paper Prototypes → interface logic
Wireframes → layout + data flow
Firebase UI → real-world testing
Unity 3D Gallery → immersive core experience
User feedback (like Noa’s usability session) shaped major updates—from better gallery prompts to visual directional aids within 3D space
TECH STACK
- Unity WebGL for spatial movement & prefab logic
- Firebase Firestore for dynamic gallery + user data
- Firebase Auth + Hosting for gated content access
- Figma for UI design & wireframe prototyping
FUTURE PLANS
- Advanced search + tag filtering
- Avatar customization + gallery badges
- VR headset support & mobile-native app launch
- Artist spotlight leaderboard & art auctions (RVV Coins)
REFLECTION
RedVelvetVault isn’t just about viewing art—it’s about experiencing it. Built on personal passion for interaction design, this project taught me how spatial UX and real-time data systems can shape emotional, intuitive, and rewarding virtual spaces.
