About
The IMXD Lab is a design and research space dedicated to exploring the creative and technological possibilities of immersive media. The lab’s work spans Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), VR filmmaking, and allied emerging fields. Its activities include design and development projects, experimental studies, research initiatives, exploratory works, workshops, and academic publications. The lab aims to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and creative inquiry through immersive technologies.
Timeline
Since its founding in 2016, the IMXD Lab has steadily evolved through various phases of experimentation, learning, and collaboration. Below is a brief timeline highlighting some key milestones in the lab’s journey so far.
2025
• Collaboration with 'Maharashtra Drone Project'
• Collaboration with Nanavati Hosiptal for 'VRET for MRI'
2023-2024
• Received the lab-space
• Lab shifted to RBTIC Building
• Project 'Into the Manhole' initiated
2021-2022
• Project 'Manhole' initiated
• Procured motion captutre setup
• Course introduced: Immersive Media Design
2019-2020
• Lab name updated to IMXD Lab
• Project 'Cinévoqué' initiated
• Course introduced: Design for Virtual Reality - Advanced
2017-2018
• Project 'ScholAR' initiated
• Project 'Dragonfly' initiated
• Course introduced: Design for Virtual Reality - Basic
2016
• Lab established in IDC School of Design
• In an small office room
• It was called VR@IDC
Facilities & Resources
The IMXD Lab provides a space for developing and testing virtual and mixed reality experiences. The lab is equipped with a variety of VR headsets, including HTC Vive, Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro, along with a Microsoft HoloLens for mixed reality applications. It also includes devices for testing augmented reality experiences across different platforms. For projects involving character animation and movement, the lab makes use of an XSense motion capture suit with hand trackers. These facilities support students and researchers in exploring new ideas and creating immersive applications.
Outreach Activities
Beyond its core research and design work, the IMXD Lab actively engages in outreach through courses, workshops, and public-facing events. Over the years, the lab has contributed to immersive media education through dedicated academic courses and hands-on workshops for students and practitioners. The lab also organises project demonstrations, student exhibitions, and collaborative sessions, creating opportunities to share knowledge and engage with wider audiences both within and outside the university.
You can check out all our activities documented here.
