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DELTA VR VIEWFINDER
A retro-inspired observation viewer merging classic aviation nostalgia with immersive digital storytelling.
client
Delta Air Lines
project type
Interactive Experiential Installation
contribution
Concept Development
3D Modeling
Visualization
Assembly Assistance
status
Built
Overview
Created for Delta Air Lines’ 100-year anniversary rooftop event in Las Vegas, this interactive installation reimagined the classic tower viewer through a contemporary VR experience. The goal was to create a tactile and visually elevated piece that connected themes of aviation, skyline observation, and travel while giving guests an immersive alternate view of the city through a concealed Meta VR headset.
FULL OBJECT VIEW — CONCEPT VISUALIZATION
DETAIL VIEW — MATERIAL + TEXTURE STUDY
Design Direction
The design blended vintage observation equipment with a more refined contemporary finish. Inspired by old skyline viewers and navigation instruments, the piece featured a brass body, reeded pedestal, and compass-inspired detailing integrated into the quartz countertop surface.
MATERIAL DETAIL — QUARTZ + BRASS
A major focus was creating a seamless balance between analog and digital — something that felt timeless and mechanical at first glance, while quietly housing immersive modern technology within the structure.
DETAIL VIEW — KNURLED HARDWARE
Execution
My role focused on developing the installation in full-scale 3D while engineering a concealed internal chamber capable of housing the Meta VR headset and wiring cleanly within the operable viewing head. Multiple material and finish studies were explored before arriving at the final brass-forward aesthetic.
DETAIL VIEW — KNURLED HARDWAR
REAR VIEW — DELTA CENTENNIAL BADGE
The final installation became a blend of sculptural object, interactive experience, and functional hardware — designed to feel equally architectural, nostalgic, and futuristic within the rooftop event environment.
FRONT VIEW — FABRICATED INSTALLATION
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