Custom avatars in social VR

A critical approach to the psychological effects of custom avatars in social VR.

Avatars are how people appear to each other in social VR, and customizing them can change how people feel about themselves and others. Funded through a Facebook/Meta research award, this project took a critical look at the psychological effects of custom avatars in social VR. Lennart was a co-applicant.

  • Role: Co-applicant
  • Funder: Facebook/Meta Awards
  • Years: 2022 to 2024