72. Designing Realities: XR, AI, and the Future with Alex Coulombe

🚀 Just dropped a brand new podcast episode! I had an absolute blast sitting down with Alex Coulombe, co-founder of Agile Lens Immersive Design, to dive deep into the colliding worlds of Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence.Alex shared his fascinating journey from architecture and theater to the cutting edge of spatial computing, and we tackled some of the biggest shifts happening in tech right now. 🏗️🎭Here is a sneak peek at what we covered:The AI Evolution in XR: How rapid advancements in AI tools (like Claude and emerging 3D generative AI) are transforming development workflows and "vibe coding." We also discussed why human expertise and spatial understanding remain crucial for high-quality VR. 🤖The Hardware Horizon: Why sleek AR smart glasses (like Meta's Orion and Snap's upcoming devices) are poised to overtake bulky VR headsets by offering seamless, contextual spatial data. 🥽Groundbreaking Projects: An inside look at his team pushing the boundaries of tech—from a massive 5,000 sq ft wireless, photorealistic VR experience for the Four Seasons to a 5-year global run of A Christmas Carol in VR! ✨Future-Proofing Careers: A candid discussion on the importance of building strong foundational skills. We explored why students and professionals must use AI as an extension of their skills, rather than replacing the critical thinking needed for true innovation. 🎓Whether you are a developer, a designer, or just curious about how emerging technologies are reshaping live events and human connection, this episode is packed with insights from the early days of a new technological medium.Follow Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcoulombe/🎧 Catch the full conversation now! Links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube are in the comments below. YT: https://www.youtube.com/@XRealityProApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xreality-podcast-uncover-opportunities-for-spatial/id1738791992Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominique-wu