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Biography

Jason Shields is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Interior Design at the University of Manitoba. Jason’s work primarily explores the relationship between architecture, technology, and the built environment. Current research examines the role of Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and AI-generated virtual environments in interior design. Jason recently received the peer-reviewed Innovative Teaching Idea Award from the Interior Design Educators Council in 2020, 2021, 2023.

3D visualization of scanned physical space. Image shows the UI of software analyzing the 3D scan.
Floorplan with corresponding 3D scanning nodes. Five scans are noted on the floorplan creating a variety of scanning triangulations
  • UM/SSHRC Explore Grant Announcement: 3D Scanning Technology in Interior Design Preservation

    I am excited to share that I have been awarded a UM/SSHRC Explore Grant to advance research on 3D scanning for interior design preservation! Building upon initial studies that explored the possibilities of photogrammetry and virtual reality, this grant will allow me to explore LiDAR scanning processes to create detailed digital representations and provide web-based…

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  • Playful Hybrid Higher Education Project

    Jason’s work on Transforming Design Critiques: Hybrid and Virtual Approaches in Graduate Studios was recently featured as a case study by The Playful Hybrid Higher Education project, hosted at the University of Calgary. The project aims to develop guidance for faculty on blended teaching and learning. More info at the link below Visit The Playful…

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  • UM/SSHRC Grant

    Jason Shields recently showcased his preliminary findings at two prominent conferences: the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Eastern Regional Conference in October 2023 and the Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada (SSAC) 49th Annual Conference in May 2024. His presentations, “Scanned Realities: Reinterpreting Significant Interior Environments into VR Simulations” and “Preserving the Past:…

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  • Initial Post

    Website under construction. Q4 2024.

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