Xiao Tan

Technical Artist, 
Creative Technologist

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Secret of Natura - a theme park dark ride experience


The story unfolds In the futuristic city Natura.  Under the careful management of Doctor Biohm, the people, plants, and robots in this city coexist in harmony.

There is no "death" in this city. Every day, Sparky the robot gives Perry, a pigeon who specializes in planting, a pile of mushroom spores, which is Perry’s daily work.

In this immersive ride, you will catch a glimpse of the ordinary day in Nutura from the perspective of a pigeon. Furthermore,you will discover the shocking secret behind this city.



Ride Experience Walk Through




This is a group project made with Coco Yuhan Ma and Rockey Xiaoyu Ke

My Role:
World building, Blueprint Scripting, Sequencer, Character Animation, Rider Chair Control, MaxMSP scripting



Character Design














Rider Flow Diagram



Concept Art















Hi, this is Xiao Tan, a New York-based Creative Technologist and Technical Artist. I focus on creating games and interactive experiences with new mediums, including physical computing, alternative controllers, motion tracking, live performance, and VR.

For further information, projects, freelance, or collaborations
︎tanx2202@gmail.com / @real.xiaoxiao