Mentor Mode Workshops
Teaching XR, AR & VR to the Next Generation
Building a Bitmoji Game
Learn to build interactive Bitmoji mini-games in Snapchat Lens Studio. Covers Bitmoji, animations, game mechanics, and AR interactions.
Online
March 29, 2026
YouTube, Live
Perfect for: Game developers, AR enthusiasts, Snapchat creators, anyone interested in interactive content.
LENS STUDIO
VR Design Masterclass
Returned to my alma mater, Somaiya Vidyavihar University as a Guest Lecturer to teach university students about Virtual Reality and immersive game development. The curriculum covered VR fundamentals, spatial UX principles, interaction design, and hands-on game prototyping.
2024
KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai University, India
Students learned what makes VR immersive, how to design for 3D space, and built their first functional VR game during the workshop. The experience bridged theory and practice, from understanding VR technology to actually shipping a playable prototype. They left with both technical skills and confidence to explore VR development further.
VR Fundamentals
Snapchat Filter Creation
Introducing XR explorers to Lens Studio 12 and GenAI-powered AR filter creation. Participants built AI-assisted filters including sunglasses, headwear, and experimental effects. I demonstrated advanced techniques by creating a beat-reactive headphone lens that syncs audio with responsive animations.
2024
Snapchat Office, BKC, India
AR Filters
The collaborative energy was incredible, participants explored creatively while we problem-solved together. Beyond the technical skills, this session reinforced that teaching is about creating space for collective discovery, not just transferring knowledge.