Role descriptions hackathon
Do you want to participate in the hackathon during Immersive Tech Week 2024, but are you not sure what role you could fulfill? Here is an overview of possible roles that can work together within a team!

• Hardware developer

The hardware developer focuses on developing one or more external input devices (such as a microcontroller with input or output). Depending on the concept, this person selects the necessary components, such as sensors and buttons. This person is also responsible for setting up a connection with the Unity project.

• VR / software developer

The VR developer manages the Unity project and can add 3D assets and some interactions to it. Some VR templates are made available in Unity in which you can build. Also consider a VR template with real-time audio integration and a VR template with hardware integration (connection to an ESP or Raspberry Pi).

• 3D artist

The 3D artist / content creator develops 3D models or visualizations for the environment, characters and other objects that are part of the experience. Depending on the chosen concept, the 3D artist provides matching objects, animations and interfaces. Attention is also paid to the lighting of the scene.

• User Experience Designer

The UX designer takes into account the needs and behavior of the main character and the users of the experience. Depending on the chosen concept, the UX designer (in collaboration with the storyteller) devises a good flow of the experience and devises the matching interactions (and also thinks about selection, manipulation and movement).

• Sound designer

The sound designer is responsible for the audiovisual component in the experience. Depending on the concept, it is decided whether the audio functions as active input or contributes to the experience in a more passive way. The sound designer creates or searches for matching audio and implements it (in collaboration with the VR developer) in the experience.

• Director/Creative Producer

The director maintains an overview and ensures that a clear, creative direction is guaranteed. Together with the storyteller and the User Experience Designer, they define the storyline and the core message of the experience. The director also works out the presentation of the final product and thinks about how the final product can be shared with other results.

• Storyteller

The storyteller is able to develop a strong, engaging storyline that forms the core of the immersive experience. A clear core message and theme are determined from the objective, from which characters and possible dialogues are formed. The storyteller writes scripts and, together with the director and UX designer, ensures that the storyline is incorporated into user interactions.

• Data analyst / scientist

The role of a data analyst/scientist is to collect relevant data that can contribute to the immersive experience. The data analyst/scientist ensures that (patterns of) relevant data are analyzed and prepared to arrive at (real-time) visualizations for the benefit of the experience.

• Tester

The role of a tester is to create a test plan with which (parts of) the immersive experience can be tested. The tester has a good picture of the user and foresees different user scenarios that need to be tested. The tester gives the Hardware developers and designers input on improvements in the immersive experience.

• Domain-specific advisor: Healthcare professional

The role of a healthcare professional is to identify the needs of different stakeholders in daily practice. They investigate the case from different perspectives and provide input on the applicability and user-friendliness of the prototype. With a view to the different desires of stakeholders, they provide input to the User Experience Designer. Furthermore, they can support in preparing the pitch.

• Domain-specific advisor: Marketing & business advisor

The role of a marketing & business advisor is to develop and monitor a good value proposition. They can perform a short market analysis and design a user journey that is tailored to different stakeholders. Furthermore, they can support in preparing a pitch and are responsible for good collaboration and communication.