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This is Krashna

Krashna Musika, the student orchestra and choir from DELFT (NL), plays ‘Sogno di Volare’ by Christopher Tin at the Dream Hall of the Delft University of Technology. Droomproject 2023 – Produced by New Media Centre TU Delft Krashna is the student orchestra and choir from Delft. The association showcases a unique combination of technical students and classical music and provides a meeting place for all like-minded with an interest in music. This project is a collaboration with the New Media Centre of the TU Delft and was filmed at the Dream Hall of the TU Delft.

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XR Bachelor End Project

Students from Industrial Design Engineering reached out for support in the XR Zone where they created a VR application for their Bachelor End Project (BEP).

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examples of pop-up books used in VR

Reimagining Pop-Up Books Through Mixed Reality: A Collaborative Preservation Initiative

Pop-up and movable books captivate with their interactive artistry, yet their fragility limits access—especially in archival collections like the KB. Through an innovative collaboration between KB and TU Delft’s XR Zone, researcher Willemijn Elkhuizen explores how mixed reality (XR) can preserve and transform these delicate treasures. By translating the sensory and emotional qualities of pop-up books into digital and hybrid experiences, the project opens new avenues for engaging and safeguarding cultural heritage.

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Inside NMC Graphics: The Story of Cok Francken

Cok Francken’s 30-year journey at TU Delft spans posters, identity systems, and large-scale installations. Known for clarity and balance, he begins with pencil sketches and draws inspiration from real-world textures and photography. His experience with big formats and careful use of AI tools shapes designs that feel authentic, thoughtful, and visually compelling.

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Holographic projection

The NewMedia Centre and Mexico’s Monterrey Institute of Technology piloted holographic teaching, projecting life-sized remote teachers into classrooms. Using cameras, projectors and software, the system enabled realistic remote lectures, presentations and meetings, opening new possibilities for immersive, borderless education.

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