Mountain Collective Podcast

AR, AI, Machine learning, Deep learning, Full body tracking in fashion, we talked about all of these exciting technologies in this episode with Stephan Klimpke.  Stephan founded Vyking in 2016 and led a team to release computer vision face tracking technology used in AR media campaigns in the UK and US, Launched Beta Version of Vyking AR SDK framework in July 2017, closed 5+ paid brand beta tests with Chanel and Nike. Pivoting of business model from agency-basis to solely technology licensing for 'Body AR' and including the full suite of technology (face, hand, foot and full body tracking)

The work of fashion designer Gary Symor is reminiscent of the transparency of mathematical beauty that one can find in the philosophy of architecture. His vision is a symbiosis between sensuality and technology. The combination of Gary's Surinamese roots with his respect for technology, industrial design and architecture creates a unique and infectious blend that exudes rhythm, vibrancy and inventiveness. His passion for technical innovations, spatial developments and sustainable (r)evolution can be linked to his great social awareness, helpfulness, care and commitment to making the world a better place. Symor was born in 1971 in Paramaribo. He studied mechanical engineering in Surinam. In 1998 he decided to go to the Netherlands to further research and develop his talents and interests. He worked for Moooi Boutique, Adlicious, Refinity, restaurant Bridges, Marcel Wanders and Kathryn Milan, among others. In between he creates his own collections where he makes optimal use of ecologically sound and sustainable materials and techniques. His eye for the human form, future and fairness is a definition of his strength as a designer and himself. Currently Gary Symor is developing a pattern cutting university. Where #smarthands will be trained to approach the fashion industry with a sustainable and innovative mindset. This university will be based in Amsterdam. And wil start in september 2021.

Michel Reihac is a narrative architect and long-time transmedia and immersive media pioneer. Michel Reilhac is known as a leading international expert for innovation in hybrid storytelling across participatory, interactive and immersive experiences. As the Head of Studies at the Venice Biennale College, the VR competition curator for the Venice Biennale International Film Festival since its inaugural competition in 2017, Michel is regularly invited to speak and teach at major international events, including the Cannes International Film Festival, SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, TEDx, CPH:DOX, Dixit, Power to the Pixel, Sunny Side of the Doc, FEMIS and many more.

Ivano Salonia is an XR Artist, with interests on creating narratives and speculative concepts in digital realms, world building and exploring alternative workflows for art and content creation. If the medium is the message, the process is the key.

Jack Connors is an innovation Manager at the University of Arts London, working with researchers, students, government, SMEs and multi-nationals to develop and scale innovative solutions to the fashion and textiles sector's biggest challenges. Background in sustainability and health, developing strategies to improve environmental sustainability and getting more people, more active, more often on a local, national and global scale.