Kane Garrett

Kane Garrett is a Professor of Interactive Design and Game Development at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since 2024. He concurrently serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Big Brane Studios Inc. in Dover, DE, and previously held roles such as 3D Building Modeling Lead at Double Dagger Studios (Seattle) and freelance positions in motion graphics and animation.

• M.F.A., Animation, Savannah College of Art and Design
• B.F.A., Animation, Savannah College of Art and Design

His research interests focus on Virtual Reality (VR) game development, interactive design, and tech art integration. He explores innovative solutions in VR navigation, cross-cultural storytelling, and 3D modeling techniques for immersive environments. His work emphasizes balancing technical challenges with creative expression, particularly in indie studios.

His articles and presentations highlight trends in VR studio management, UE4-powered animation systems, and overcoming design constraints in VR spaces. Recent work includes collaborations on narrative-driven VR games like Sushi Ben and Little Kitty Big City.

• Wholesome Direct (2023)
• Unreal Mega Grant recipient (2022)
• Featured in top VR Games during E3 2021 (The Verge.com, 2022)
• IGN E3 VR showcase (2022)
• Nominated for Best Immersive Game and Discovery Award: Best Debut (2021)
• Oculus Launch Pad acceptance (2020)

Dr. Garrett advises students and collaborates with industry partners but no formal advisees or grants are explicitly listed here. He actively participates in SCAD’s educational initiatives, such as workshops on Substance Painter and tech art.

He is affiliated with Big Brane Studios (current) and Double Dagger Studios (past), contributing to both academic and commercial projects in VR and animation.