Expanding Opportunities for Rapid Game Creation in Games and Interactive Media Program with VIVERSE
Games and Interactive Media students experiment with immersive tools and rapid prototyping to bring interactive ideas to life from day one.
Step into a new chapter of immersive learning: the Games and Interactive Media program at Bangkok University partnered with VIVERSE to host a pilot workshop on March 2, 2026.
Around 200 students participated, both in person and via recorded sessions, exploring how VIVERSE can reshape the way game design is taught and practiced. The workshop was delivered in two structured sessions to accommodate a large cohort of first-year students, reflecting Bangkok University’s capability to integrate industry collaboration into formal learning environments at scale.
This initiative aligns with Bangkok University’s broader direction to integrate AI-enabled creation tools, no-code development, and immersive technologies into its Games and Interactive Media curriculum. The goal is to empower students to rapidly prototype ideas while maintaining strong foundations in design thinking and technical understanding.
Tools like VIVERSE are introduced as accelerators for creativity and iteration, enabling students—especially in their early years—to focus on core aspects such as game logic, interaction design, and user experience before progressing to more advanced development environments.
As the first pilot collaboration, the workshop aimed to evaluate how VIVERSE could be integrated into courses long-term, helping students ease the steep learning curve of game development while providing a platform to showcase their own prototypes.
Beyond the workshop, students were encouraged to develop and publish their own interactive worlds, contributing to their portfolios and gaining early experience in deploying real-time, shareable experiences.
This collaboration positions Bangkok University among the first institutions in Southeast Asia to explore VIVERSE as part of an academic learning environment, laying the foundation for future regional collaboration in immersive education.
Student Projects
1. Little Dreamland
The fragile dream world of Tae—a boy whose imagination shapes everything around him. Banish the Nightmare Demon before Tae’s world is lost forever.
Created by: Nanthawat Khomkhai
2. Starry Ribbon Maid Café
A charming simulation game where you step into the role of a rookie maid café staff member.
Created by: Patrawadee Kalyanamitra, Natnicha Horudomsin, Ruangphung Siripullop
3. Velora
An adventure unfolds across floating islands, where you must collect scattered crystals and fuse them into one ultimate core to restore the island’s power.
Created by: Soraras Boonma
4. Garden Maze
A haunted maze adventure where escape is your only goal.
Created by: Thanaphon Kaewmuneewong
5. CATS! COME BACK!!!
A fast-paced platforming adventure where you play as a careless cat groomer trying to fix a big mistake.
Created by: Naphatsnan Khunthawin, Suchanya Robsanthat, Itsarathitiya Dam-o, Pidchayapa Bumrungsuan
6. Jump Jump Parkour
A vibrant, easygoing parkour experience set in a colorful world of simple geometric platforms.
Created by: Warintra Saithong
The Mentors
Chiyang Lin / APAC Business Lead – HTC VIVERSE
Chiyang Lin is the APAC Business Lead for HTC VIVERSE, dedicated to building the VIVERSE ecosystem in the region. He works closely with local creative studios, government agencies, and universities to help integrate VIVERSE into their workflows for 3D and XR creation, supporting long-term platform growth. During the semester, he introduced the VIVERSE platform to students and provided guidance on ongoing engagement opportunities, including the Creator and Partner Programs.
Samustpon Tanapant / Co-founder of FabCafe Bangkok
Samustpon Tanapant is a designer, educator, and creative technologist working at the intersection of digital and physical experiences. As Co-founder and CTO of FabCafe Bangkok, he leads innovation in creative technology and digital fabrication, with a strong focus on applying AR and VR to solve complex, cross-disciplinary challenges.
Chonthicha Arunrungkaokai / Creative Technologist at FabCafe Bangkok
Chonthicha is a creative technologist whose work explores the intersection of storytelling, immersive media, and emerging technologies. She has contributed to various XR projects, including UNESCO’s NEWVIEW XR FieldLAB, Boost Play Measure, and the AI Last Photo project showcased at Death Fest.
