💡 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗶: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗫𝗥 - 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Today, we’re going to post about Alessio Grancini who stands out for his unique transition from architecture to XR/AR/VR technology. His journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of integrating traditional architectural skills with cutting-edge digital technology.
𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗫𝗥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Alessio’s path began in Italy, where he studied architecture. His ambition led him to the U.S., where he attended SCI-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture) in Los Angeles. As an international student, he navigated visa challenges, cultural adjustments, and the competitive landscape of the tech industry. “Being an international student added layers of complexity to my journey. Navigating visa requirements and adapting to a new culture were significant challenges, but they also pushed me to work harder and build a robust portfolio.”
During his studies, Alessio’s interest in XR grew as he saw the potential to combine architectural visualization with immersive technology. Alessio recalls that “initially, XR technology was quite rudimentary, with few tools available, I learned through many projects in school and internships at game companies. It was a challenging but rewarding journey.” Transforming his career from architecture to XR wasn’t easy. Alessio had to learn coding, often relying on tools like Unity that provided visual interfaces similar to architectural software. He watched tutorials, completed projects for practice, and took on internships to gain practical experience.
Alessio’s impressive portfolio eventually led him to work on high-profile projects with leading companies like Nike and Morphosis. His work for Morphosis, showcased at Milan Design Week, involved an AR app that allowed users to modify architectural assets interactively.
𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗫𝗥 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀
“Continuously learn and explore new tools. Adaptability is key in the fast-evolving XR landscape.”
“Also, your portfolio is your most important asset when starting out,” Alessio advises. “Invest significant time and effort into it, and be prepared to showcase your work professionally.”
Visit Alessio’s portfolio for guidance 👀 https://lnkd.in/gXhGPyuK
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