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UCF alum Steve Alexander 麻豆精品 S06 has taken advertising studio MVRK from The City Beautiful to the world.

A photo collage of a Totino's Pizza Rolls delivery robot, a spacecraft and a tiny record player with an Oreo on it

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Based in downtown Orlando, MVRK has created other memorable experiences for brands like Blue Origin, Netflix and Verizon. Using technology such as augmented reality, virtual reality (VR) and generative artificial intelligence, MVRK works with companies to provide unique experiences for consumers.

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Alexander developed his understanding of some of these technologies and how they could be utilized during his time at UCF. With a digital media minor, he learned webpage development concepts and how to push the envelope through technology. With MVRK, Alexander and his team create concepts that wow consumers and companies alike.

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About 50 miles from downtown Orlando, the studio developed a user experience at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with Blue Origin. Through a six-person VR-linked experience, MVRK created a replica of Blue Origin 麻豆精品 S檚 New Shepard crew capsule that uses actual data and imagery to authentically mimic the rocket 麻豆精品 S檚 journey above the K谩rm谩n Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.

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Steve Alexander 麻豆精品 S06THE PITCHA creative studio combining advertising, themed experiences and technology to provide memorable moments for various brands.INSPIRATIONThe desire to use innovative technology to provide unique experiences for consumers.FIND ITmvrk.co