As a developer and virtual creator specializing in Unity and Blender, I build immersive environments, avatars, and experiences for platforms like VRChat and Bigscreen VR. My work blends detailed design with technical optimization, focusing on performance, interactivity, and atmosphere. Below are highlights from my collection of virtual worlds and custom creations —each project reflects my hands-on approach to crafting memorable, performant spaces in VR.



Faces of Fantasy

This was my first VRChat world, one where literature's most iconic fantasy characters come alive based on their original book descriptions. Dive into immersive exhibits featuring AI-generated portraits from the universes of Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter—all envisioned without cinematic influence. Explore interactive elements like the Iron Throne, the Ring of Power, and wield magical wands that cast enchanting particle effects. With features like a video player mirror, this world offers a unique and engaging experience for fans to connect with their favorite characters in an entirely new way.

Technical Features: Unity 2022, particle systems, baked lighting using Bakery, scripted multiplayer networking, custom audio zones, and custom Udon# scripting.

Welcoming foyer, complete with a Christmas tree when it is the season.
Welcoming foyer, complete with a Christmas tree when it is the season.
The Game of Thrones section is pictured here. Each zone features a unique audio area playing its series theme, the opening line from the first book rendered in a series-specific font, and a corresponding floor map aligned across the museum.
Every placard has a deployable scroll with each character's biography, these are also networked to read along with friends and self-hiding when the player exits a trigger zone.
The Game of Thrones section couldn't be complete without the Iron Throne.
And of course it functions as a seat!
Thar be dragons.
Lord of the Rings section with an interactable Ring of Power and matching floor map of Middle Earth.
The one ring to rule them all. Soon to have a screenspace particle animation effect similar to the distortions Frodo sees when wearing.
A view down the Harry Potter section.
Lord Voldermort's interactable wand with spell particle effects. Find Dumbledore's and have a duel!
A large portrait of Hogwarts Castle.
Includes markers and a video player, with the ability for players to turn off the audio zones to play what they want throughout the world.
A VRChat world is never complete without a mirror. Enjoy fantasy music for an added layer of immersion.
Visit World on VRChat

Movie Island

Movie Island World offers an immersive cinematic experience set on a serene tropical island within VRChat. Featuring a grand movie screen with customizable playlists, it provides the perfect venue for shared viewing sessions. The island's ambiance is enhanced by dynamic skyboxes and ambient lighting, creating a relaxing environment for users to enjoy. With comfortable seating and high-quality surround sound, Movie Island World is designed for those seeking both entertainment and a tranquil escape in virtual reality. This world is published to Community Labs but is currently undergoing a face lift.

Technical Features: Unity 2022, particle systems, custom 5.1 Surround Sound setup, scripted multiplayer networking, custom Udon# scripts, and Udon Graph visual scripting.

Features a massive screen, 5.1 surround sound, and cozy beachwood seating.
Another view of the seating with some Nebula in the distance.
The world spawn point is a dilapidated old boat, how long have you been there for?
Another view of the spawn scene.
Custom made UI, including a world darkness slider to set the mood while watching your movie, also allows you to disable the torches or cycle between one of nine beautiful skyboxes.
It's not a Vrchat world without a mirror.
The large movie screen is preloaded with a playlist, but feel free to add your own media for a personalized experience!
Visit World on VRChat

The Stacks from Ready Player One

Welcome to my most ambitious VRChat world to date—a large-scale, evolving tribute to Ready Player One. Spanning seven distinct locations, this immersive environment features custom models, animations, and UdonSharp scripting. Visitors can explore hidden "extra life" coins, drive a DeLorean, or teleport between iconic areas from the film. A full-scale concert stage will serve as a dynamic venue for live events. Still in active development, the world aims to capture the spirit of VR that Ready Player One helped ignite for so many of us.

Technical Features: Unity 2022, particle systems, custom teleportation system, multiple custom models, scripted multiplayer networking, custom Udon# scripts, and Udon Graph visual scripting.

Behold, the Stacks, a dystopian shanty town. Only one trailer will be accessible, but there will be many more decoy stacks to populate the scene.
Custom portals to get to all 7 locations, modeled in the likes of the Oasis portals.
Each location on the extensive map will have a portal station silo, where a futuristic signboard animates from the ground based on player proximity, and allows them to drop a portal to any other location in the world.
Don't feel like walking or using the custom teleport system? Drive around in Parcival's DeLorean!
The Junkyard section. Complete with an underground van, similar to Parcival's gaming space.
Visit spots from the film like Parcival's trailer or IOI Tower (pictured in background) complete with Sorrento's custom-modeled rig.
Welcome to the radioactive swamp. Perfect place for a mirror and music.
The world includes a massive stage that can work for hosting live events or double as a movie venue.
Another view of the stage with the screen up.
The stage is nearly ready for its first concert. Follow for more updates as development continues!

Valentine's World 2025

An immersive, narrative-driven experience built for my partner for Valentine's Day 2025, this private VRChat world spans three fully realized environments, each capable of standing on its own.

You begin on a series of circular stone platforms, suspended high above the clouds. Each platform is connected by short stairways and surrounded by glowing sakura trees, crackling pyres, and swirling petals. At the final platform stands a mystical monolith inscribed with glowing runes. Resting at its base, a radiant book waits—clicking it begins the journey to the next world.

The second scene unfolds inside a vast, candlelit cathedral. Stained glass windows cast shifting colors across the stone floor as soft instrumental music plays. At the far end, another glowing book waits behind wrought iron gates. Reaching it triggers the central moment: a synchronized particle animation in which two luminous figures dance to a love song I personally wrote and arranged, with vocals performed by Suno AI.

The song ends, the book disappears through a mysterious gate, through which you follow, leading to the final scene: a reimagined cyberpunk apartment, originally purchased and heavily customized for the occasion. Here, the book returns—now as a physical picture book players can open and flip through, bringing the journey to a personal, interactive close. A video walkthrough of the world and animation is available on my YouTube channel.

The journey begins in a dreamlike fantasy realm, where glowing sakura trees, enchanted flames, and swirling petals guide you toward a magical book on a lectern. Northern lights shimmer overhead, snow drifts gently through the sky, and soft fantasy music sets the tone—all brought to life through layered particle systems and atmospheric effects.
The magical book, surrounded by enchanted particles, teleports you to the next scene.
The second scene is in an expansive gothic cathedral. An instrumental plays in the background and you see something in the distance.
After traversing the cathedral floor, you see the magical book on its lectern once again.
Clicking on the book triggers another explosion!
This explosion sets off the main event: an animation of two dancers to a song I wrote and used Suno AI to compose.
The particle dancers put on a choreographed show to my song. The animation was purchased, but then completely adapted and reworked by me.
After the song ends the book is pulled through this strange gate, should we follow?
The final scene is a purchased, but heavily edited world. A cozy cyberpunk-themed apartment decked out for the special day.
The magical book has made it here, how could that be?
The book turns out to be an interactable picture book, with pages that you can turn.
Another view of the cozy apartment.

Avatars

As a Unity-based avatar creator, I design high-quality, personalized avatars that reflect the wearer's identity while maintaining strong performance across platforms. Assembled and customized in Blender and Unity, each avatar emphasizes realism, with detailed features that enhance expressiveness and individuality. Both PC avatar versions include over 100 customization options each — from clothing toggles to material swaps—while still featuring optimized Quest-compatible fallback versions.



My Personal Avatar

Ever since I stepped into the virtual space I saw it as an extension of the real world, but when putting on my first avatar it didn't feel quite right. So I set out to make an avatar that felt like me, in my likeness (with some libeerties taken here and there of course). So I did, and here is JB_Scratch. It uses the Blossom Version 3 male base and a 23Mink head. I assembled everything in Blender and setup the avatar from scratch in unity. It has over 100 toggles including a working real-time watch, 2 hyper-realistic beards, material swaps for nearly every piece of clothing shown, and multiple toys and props not shown. I also created a Quest-compatable fallback as well.

Shirt was modeled and textured by me.
Different hair options, and animated rune tattoo texture.
Boxers option and a better view of the tattoo texture, made by RiggaTony.
The hoodie and Purge mask were created by me.
Another custom shirt that I own in real life.
And of course a dapper outfit option is a must have.

Bria

As my first avatar for another person, Bria was created for my partner. Created in close consultation this avatar reflects the user's likeness and fit. It uses a modified Zinpia Zinfit base with an Amelia head. It has over 100 toggles including custom-modeled jewelry, multiple outfits, 6 hairstyle options, and material swaps for nearly every piece of clothing shown.

One of many outfit combination options.
One of many outfit combination options.
Each clothing option has multiple materials, some created by me, to choose from.
Bodysuit to show off the tattoo texturing, more Poiyomi magic to come.
The skirt was fully rigged in Blender by me.
I created the materials for the shorts in Gimp.
Another outfit option, each toggled independently and each have material swaps.
Matches my personal avatar pretty well.

Bigscreen VR Builds

Bigscreen VR has held a special place for me since the pandemic, when it became a way to bridge distance and watch anything with friends—no matter how far apart we were. Inspired by those shared experiences, I began developing custom Bigscreen environments tailored for social viewing. While only one world is currently ready for release, it’s already in active use with friends and has been rigorously optimized to meet Bigscreen’s strict technical standards. More worlds are planned as the platform resumes new creator uploads.



Movie Island

Movie Island World (Bigscreen Edition) is a fully reworked tropical cinema world built for Bigscreen VR, a social viewing app where users watch movies together in virtual theaters. Optimized for performance, the terrain was converted to mesh with a custom collider, and every asset—from vegetation to the shipwreck and tiki bar—was edited in Blender for efficiency. It features two viewing areas: a 60-seat main theater and a smaller lounge around a custom-built firepit with tiki bars and ambient ocean sounds. Hidden gems like scattered treasure and Wilsons (yes, those ones) add playful immersion. Currently used with friends, Movie Island World is ready for public release once Bigscreen reopens its world submission process.

Features a massive screen with plenty of cozy beachwood seating.
A massive main viewing screen with real time screen reflections ensure that you do not miss a detail.
Another view of the main seating area from the base of the main screen near the footbridge.
Shows are always better with friends! While unpublished, anyone with the file can join.
Another shot of the friends.
Cross the footbridge to access the second viewing area and pause to take in the ocean wave ambiance.
Want a more intimate viewing area? Enjoy the second viewing area at the Tiki Bar.
The Tiki Bar includes a firepit that I modeled in Blender and textured in Substance Painter 3D.
This must be how we got here?
Another view of the shipwreck from the top of the main theater area, could there be treasure?
Hopefully you find JaybirdVR's treasure and make some of your own while