IxD/UX designer & VR creator bridging the gap between humans and tech to create meaningful experiences. Intersectional perspective. Open to new opportunities.

Joined February 2007
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In 2020, I decided that I would opt out of systems where I as a #LGTBQ #AsianAmerican inherently and systemically am disadvantaged. It's time I reward myself instead of fighting an impossible fight where statistically, I will never gain from or be acknowledged for my work.
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Alan Chao πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό retweeted
29 Aug 2022
Altspacers! Meet our next #AltspaceVRtist, Alan, maker of many cool apps that elevate events and experiences in #AltspaceVR. Think fireworks, cocktails, and flair for your avatars. Learn more about @acd and his work his website: acdvr.xyz/
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We must protect our children from politicians.
it's the ultimate white flex to say that your race is your advantage. #blm #StopAsianHate
Why do all #VR keyboard suck? aaaand go…
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When will @facebookapp moderation algorithms be able to catch casual #racism? Because white moderators certainly don't.
I invested in materials for this season based on my steady trajectory of growth, which I believe now may be disrupted by not having the Star Seller badge. I obviously can't prove it and it's still early, but I am definitely worried that I'll be taking a hit this season.
I'm excited for everyone to see the Man Burn in @AltspaceVR tonight. I'm honored to be the one bringing this experience to life for so many burners and non-burners alike in VR this year. @BRCvr @burningman #madewithunity @unity3d
Come hell or high water, every year the world turns, and the Man burnsπŸ”₯ Don’t miss the @BRCvr Virtual Man Burn, Saturday @ 8:30pm PST / 11:30pm EST RSVP 🎟️ aka.ms/AAdp42g
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why are people surprised that the #Olympics are problematic?
I love it when white people talk about racism like it isn’t their problem.
I never knew the pain that comes with silence (especially friends) until the last few weeks. Now when I see another Asian calling out racism and microaggressions, I DM them to say that they are seen and that I share their frustrations. #StopAAPIHate #StopAsianHateCrimes
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#AsianAmericans are so often faced with literal silence when we speak out against racism. Bystanders, watching. Silence tells me that my experiences are too foreign to be relatable, and too foreign to deserve your empathy and outrage. #SilenceIsNotAnOption
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when a package arrives like this, I can’t help but wonder whether it’s because an Asian last name was on the box. @Walmart @FedEx
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I'm abbreviating my last name on packages from now on.
Race and identity are not inherently "political," and those who "don't get into politics" are not exempt from addressing and acknowledging racism. In fact, it is "politics" that is needed to address the silence. #StopAsianHate #StopAsianHateCrimes #StopAPIHate
Alan Chao πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό retweeted
Please watch, share, and join this in-depth conversation about the complex, often untold story of the Asian American community, the unique struggles we face, and how you can help #StopAsianHate. See the full-length documentary here: youtu.be/14WUuya94QE #TalkAsianHate @tryguys
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I think the safety I've enjoyed as an Asian American has historically come from being invisible and innocuous. With visibility, so too comes racism and hate. #StopAAPIHate #StopAsianHateCrimes
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