Ian CurtisNiantic Studio: Visual Editor
Project overview
Niantic Studio is a web-based visual editor for building XR experiences, interactive 3D content, and casual web games. Its real-time environment brings scene creation and iteration into a visual workflow, alongside features such as physics, animation, AI-powered asset generation, image targets, and Gaussian splats.
Key work
- Contributed to the UX design of Studio’s visual editor, helping shape an intuitive, real-time environment for building and iterating
- Designed and prototyped tools for physics, animation, particles, and cameras—enabling complex interactions without heavy coding
- Built sample projects showcasing capabilities, from simple AR scenes to full WebAR games
- Authored tutorials and documentation to onboard new users and highlight advanced features
- Collaborated with engineering and marketing teams to refine features and launch the product