Xiao Tan

Technical Artist, 
Creative Technologist

for interactive installation, game, and virtual production

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
















Xiao is a New York based creative technologist and technical artist. His multidisciplinary works range from interactive installation, game design, to virtual production. He focuses on creating interactive experiences with new mediums, including physical computing, alt-ctrl, motion tracking, live performance, and VR.

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