Yutong Jin
Exploring Awe and Spirituality in Virtual Reality: Integrating Buddhist Elements into Digital Monumental Architecture
I am a PhD student at Victoria University of Wellington, researching the intersection of virtual reality (VR) and the design of sacred spaces. My work focuses on how digital environments can evoke awe and facilitate spiritual experiences by translating the symbolic and monumental aspects of religious architecture into virtual spaces. By examining the principles that trigger profound emotional responses in both physical and virtual environments, I aim to explore how VR can offer new ways to engage with spirituality, potentially redefining our understanding of sacred spaces in the digital age.
In addition to my research, I am also a visual effects and animation artist specializing in virtual scene design and special effects animation. I have extensive experience in creating immersive digital environments and was previously involved in the design and production of the MR (Mixed Reality) stage for China’s largest Spring Festival Gala. My work blends technical expertise with artistic vision, pushing the boundaries of how virtual spaces can inspire and engage audiences.
Supervisors
Dr Antony Pelosi & Dr Nadia Pantidi
Publications
JIN Yutong, LYU Jian , PAN Weijie, ZHAO Zijian, YOU Qian. Layout optimization of virtual interactive interface based on visual attention mechanism. Computer Engineering and Design (2020) (03),763-769. doi:10.16208/j.issn1000-7024.2020.03.026.
Xu Xiaoping, Lyu Jian, Jin Yutong, Ji Wenyuan, Research on natural interactive cognitive load of virtual reality driven by user cognition, Application Research of Computers, 2020 (07),1958-1963. doi:10.19734/j.issn.1001-3695.2018.12.0936.
Jin Yutong and Chu Qingqing." On the influence of craftsman spirit on modern product Design." Journal of Literature And Heritage.18(2017):80. doi:CNKI:SUN: WcyK.0.2017-18-068.
YOU Qian，LÜ Jian，LI Yang，JIN Yu-tong，ZHAO Zi-jian, Small target selection model in virtual reality based on Fitts' law, Chinese Journal of Engineering Design, 2019,26(04):416-422, doi :10.3785/j.issn.1006-754X.2019.04.007.
FANG Nian-Li, LYU Jian, JIN Yu-Tong, ZHU Shu-Man, YOU Qian, Animated Icon Form Design Based on User Satisfaction, Computer Systems & Applications,2021,30(1):19−28. doi: 10.15888/j.cnki.csa.007725.
ZHAO Zi-jian，LV Jian，JIN Yu-tong，JI Wen-yuan，YOU Qian. Optimization of Operating Interface Layout of Ant Colony AlgorithmDriven by Human Factor Features. Modular Machine Tool ＆ Automatic Manufacturing Technique(05),(2020).124-127+131. doi:10.13462/j.cnki.mmtamt.2020.05.031.
Awards and Achievements
- Virtual Design World Cup 2023: Gold Award
- Virtual Design World Cup 2022: Honorable Judge Award