At Scenegraph Studios, we are passionate about using immersive technology to create meaningful, positive change. Based in Birkenhead (Wirral), Scenegraph is an innovative tech development studio focused on building “tech-for-good” applications. Our goal is to develop the most impactful immersive technologies to support wellbeing and skill-building for diverse users. Our journey began with SpiritVR-Journey, a six-stage mindfulness course designed to reduce anxiety, showing promising results with an average anxiety reduction of 24% among participants. Building on this success, we’ve expanded to focus on boosting confidence and skill-building through VR, launching SpiritVR-Confidence, a public speaking tool, and Pxl-Persona, our AI-powered avatars for soft skills and interview training.
Introducing SpiritVR – Virtual Reality for Wellbeing
SpiritVR is our immersive VR platform dedicated to enhancing mental wellbeing. Our first program, SpiritVR-Journey, was designed to guide users through mindfulness practices, with data-backed evidence showing it helps reduce anxiety. The success of SpiritVR inspired us to continue developing applications that empower users to overcome personal challenges and grow. With SpiritVR-Confidence, we’re now helping people improve their public speaking skills, an essential but often daunting ability, through supportive, realistic VR experiences.
Pxl-Persona: AI-Powered Avatars for Real-World Skill Training
In the past year, Scenegraph has developed Pxl-Persona, a platform that utilises AI-powered avatars to simulate realistic, scenario-based conversations in real time. These avatars can be tailored for various contexts, with our initial focus on training for interview skills and soft skills. This cutting-edge tool allows users to engage in realistic, practical interviews, helping build confidence and polish skills in a safe, supportive environment. Whether practising communication in a technical field like engineering or gaining experience for a customer service role, Pxl-Persona adapts to diverse needs and provides personalised, relevant feedback.
Empowering Career Development Through Advanced AI
Scenegraph recently secured a £25k grant from LCRHorizons, which we used to invest in specialised AI and 3D technology. With this hardware, we’re able to make Pxl-Persona’s resources even more accessible, connecting users to state-of-the-art AI-driven avatars that provide realistic, industry-specific interview practice. This technology enables us to simulate interviews in fields where specific technical skills are essential, like Game Development, Animation, Construction, and Engineering—areas often challenging for traditional career advisors to replicate accurately. Users can now engage with avatars trained in these complex subjects, offering an invaluable resource for building interview skills and confidence.
Calling All Career Advisors, Educators, and Industry Professionals: Help Us Grow Our AI Database
At Scenegraph Studios, we’re looking to strengthen our training resources with the help of our community. We need your expertise to gather authentic, career-specific interview questions that reflect real-world experiences. Your input can help us continue building an AI database that represents diverse fields, from specialised technical roles to broader industries.
For instance, consider a question specific to game development—like an inquiry into a particular programming language—which a traditional career advisor or parent may not think to ask. Your insight into these unique interview questions will allow us to better prepare the next generation of job-seekers for success.
If you’d like to contribute to building these career training sessions, please reach out to us at info@scenegraphstudios.com. Together, we can empower future professionals and help build a diverse, skilled workforce ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow.