Saying Their Names: The Virtual Experience is a virtual museum exhibition designed and developed by graduate students in the Collaborative Innovation Lab at the University of Miami's Department of Interactive Media. Created in partnership with Miami MoCAAD (Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora) and powered by the MUD Foundation's WebXR platform, this project reimagines how public art, local history, and immersive storytelling can converge to honor and preserve the legacy of Miami's Black communities. Users begin in a virtual recreation of Overtown, where they can explore murals in 3D and enter portals into richly crafted narrative scenes.
Built in WebXR, the experience is accessible on desktop, mobile, or VR headsets, making it easy for classrooms, cultural institutions, and the public to engage with Miami MoCAAD's mission from anywhere in the world.
Enter Judge Lawson E. Thomas's courtroom to experience his trailblazing impact on civil rights.
Witness the formation of the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1416 and its role in labor and racial justice.
Head to the field to celebrate the influence of Black athletes in community identity.
The Department of Interactive Media empowers students to design innovative, human-centered digital experiences through a blend of technology, storytelling, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Miami MoCAAD is committed to celebrating and preserving the art, history, and cultural legacy of the African Diaspora through cutting-edge exhibitions and community engagement.
The MUD Foundation supports experimental media and emerging technologies, offering platforms like WebXR to reimagine how art and stories are experienced in digital space.
Step into a virtual world where murals speak, and history comes alive.
