I design for the metaverse : Mariana Cabugueira

Mariana talks about why she finally decided to leave Zaha Hadid architects to pursue a career in the metaverse. Today she is working with Wilder World and create unique and fascinating digital spaces
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[@kruthikan3413]

Always love a video with Mariana in it! this gave a really good insight on stepping into the metaverse. Amazing stuff💯

[@chriszin94]

Props to Marina for taking the leap of faith. To be honest, i can not see metaversse blowing up, meta is already struggling to have enough people online and involved, but hopefully it goes well for her and she gets that meta dolla.

[@kunikopanda]

Marina's true voice is better than the ai enhanced voice. We can hear her accent more. The ai enhancer "normalizes" her English, making it sound more American (USA). Other than that, this was a fantastic video and subject matter. Please keep them coming

[@user-mx1pq3pj1w]

Also , I think ai enhanced voice sounds less emotional?

[@isync0025]

The only advantage was that the AI had no echo yet was flat! The echo was strong in the original one!

[@tadghg94]

Does anyone know where to find the podcast where she mentioned how to get started in metaverse architecture in more detail?

[@humbertogarciavasquez1076]

I am Jose Garcia and I live here in North Carolina, its really great that we have people like Mariana who dream of Architecture in a very different more modern technologically advanced way, very inspiring for Architects today, it shows why Animated design buildings have evolve so much in the past 10 years and why hollywood is now making so much money in recent graphic animated films specially those involving super heroes. Reality has a different outcome when it comes to Architecture, it takes more knowledge of materials and methods of construction as well as costs and built schedules to actually have something feasible to be design in real life. It would be wise for all these designer to give out lectures and teach their 3d abilities with the rest of the world , specially in Architecture , prepare project managers to actually render their projects to make them look real, that way everyone in the world will have a certain standard quality to construct and built something in real life.

[@goldsand]

The ai voice helped with hearing her more clearly because there was less background noise. I appreciated it. And I feel like it tried to stay as close to her original voice as possible

[@marianacabugueiracustodiod9548]

Thank you Rishabh, another one! We will comeback here in 2024 and giggle. Love it. And yeah, I will have to agree with the overall, no Ai in this case, prefer the OG for now. 😘

[@markkatsdesign]

Natural is the best)

[@chejz]

Hello Mariana, can you please give to us name of the podcast where have you been talking more in depth about how to start in web3 and also your podcast too😊

[@jessicaT12345]

I believe that the metaverse offers an inclusive space for both licensed and unlicensed architectural designers. It is particularly exciting because self-taught architects have an opportunity to explore their designs and gain confidence in their imaginative abilities. The metaverse allows them to think outside the constraints of traditional architectural pedagogy and push the boundaries of what is possible. This level playing field provides a significant advantage, similar to what many other industries offer, fostering innovation and creativity across the architectural community.

[@goldsand]

This video was amazing. I’m an architectural designer trying to break into the tech space and become a designer. I seem to be on the right track after watching this interview

[@fezankhatri8564]

hey Rishabh, it is a fantastic video. first of all, thank you for bringing this to us and the AI voice thing. I personally felt that AI has smoothened the voice and made it more monotonous which I didn't like because one cannot feel the energy and up down in the voice tone with AI-enhanced voice. I would love to listen your interviews in a normal voice only. thank you.

[@sheriffmudasir5630]

Good for you. Really want to be like you

[@irfanafridi9427]

That's was a great topic and very helpful 👍👏💙, the original sound is better not the AI one.

[@evanschwartz3030]

As a retired professional architect with 45 years of experience I have some serious concerns as to the validity of 'metaverse' architecture in general. First, is 'metaverse' really architecture in the traditional sense or just a bunch of computer generated fantasy ideas thought up for personal enjoyment - ie. look at what I can do! Second, isn't architecture really about actually building something with a site, building program, and real cost/time considerations? And third, isn't architecture actually about accomplishing the actual construction of a building with the support and involvement of many people? It's worth remembering 3/4 of the people on this planet live in inadequate or no housing at all. "Metaverse' is something we really don't need and it won't solve any real social problems facing our world today - period! To my way of thinking 'metaverse' is an extremely self centered activity with little or no consideration for the 'real' world we happen live in. I can see how 'metaverse' attracts young people who are frustrated and fedup with working in established architectural firms. I know the drill - long hours and short on pay. However it's worth remembering training to be an architect doesn't end with graduation - it's just the beginning! Designing can be a glamorous activity but learning how to put a building together is a major part of being an architect and takes a great deal of time, thought, and patience. Let's be honest, Marina is a very attractive women, and it certainly doesn't detract from her being a 'spokesperson' of sorts for 'metaverse'. Promoting her looks on KZbin and other internet venues certainly doesn''t hinder her personal cause. And lets not forget there's a lot of money to be made on the internet and she's right their promoting herself to the full extent possible. Without a promise of financial reward, I can't see her getting involved with 'metaverse' as a full time activity.

[@amritanuragadash2694]

Sometimes something unorthodox is good, but your point of view was very accurate and good 👍

[@deeptobhattacharyya3249]

lets say if founders of google had thought in this way. The world works on values, as long as we can create value, video games are a multi billion dollar industry, ppl in your time definitely didn't think that. I am not disagreeing with you but I can also sense that you are indoctrinated to a school of thought.

[@daleapura6380]

i believe @evansschwartz3030 values more his work and the profession, instead of revenues. That is not indoctrination. @@deeptobhattacharyya3249

[@jhovanytorrecillas3752]

Very superficial way of thinking, she definitely is a beautiful woman but she is a great speaker and a architect, you must have missed the part that she quit one of the best architectural firms in the world before going in this new journey!

[@israelrodriguez4809]

Hi Rishabh, Mariana talked about having a podcast on her own, and specifically one episode where she talked a step by step on how to get involved into the meta architecture. would you be able to share the link to this podcast program. Appreciate it a lot, and man thanks for your channel is supper relevant.

[@albertolancerin2376]

I had the same question, did you find anything?

[@mohammedmusaibshariff1184]

from the future, life is like the movie "Ready Player One"

[@UHStudio]

Great conversation and insight into architecture and design into web3 👍👍 Thank you. By the way it's an AI voice enhancement not a replacement, and it's much better, as it cancels out all the echo and makes it easier to understand. It should be possible to dial the enhancement up and down

[@marianacabugueiracustodiod9548]

sounded so robotic and american, I am ok with my accent, its what makes me unique :) maybe this enhancement will improve and capture character or filter that less

[@UHStudio]

Mariana, your voice sounds great. It is the echo, which makes it a little less understandable. 50% of video experience is audio , so better audio = better user experience. I am a kind of obsessed on the topic

[@WeeDidi]

I like her passion and that is the main reason why I prefer her original voice. I’m interested in this matter so emotionally I prefer without AI parts but it is necessary to note the clearness of edited parts with AI

[@adeshgupta6172]

I'm an Architect and I'm being into Metaverse and the ground architecture as well. But I love designing in ground that makes more sense to me than in virtual. But I have been quit good in Metaverse projects which I worked on. What you guys suggests, should I go for metaverse completely or the real physical architecture?

[@alejandromaturana8856]

At the end, it all comes down to the fact that, as both of you mentioned, it is a complete new world. Architect have historically been at the forefront in the construction of societies, not only physically but also philosophically, by their impact of their designed spaces and infrastructures. We must all be aware that this two world are intrinsically dependent on each other, for good or bad, but will not get to see each other, as it also divides two visions of the productivist world we live in, as the metaverse will be constructed with the blood and sweat of a miserable working class, a working class that will not be needed in the metaverse, as the designer now will be an all-doing figure in the production of the spaces. Some will be attracted to the enormous spectrum of possibilities that the old world doesn't have, but all of this is segregating millions of people even more, a problem that academics and practitioners still struggle to tackle and that will endanger all of us in the long run, metaverse included... Helping in the construction of a 'new world' dependent on the misery of the people that will never even get the chance to even hear what the metaverse is, is a choice that should be taken with all the considerations that, i'm sure, Ms Cabuguiera understands and evaluate at their just measure. In conclusion, this is a matter of societal vision and as most of us watching your video's have skills and knowledge in the field of Architecture, this important topics shouldn't just be overlooked. Ms Cabugueira does what she does best, and we need this daredevils in order for history of mankind to evolve ! THIS IS NOT A CRITIQUE ! I WANT FELLOW ARCHITECT TO GRASP THE CHALLENGES AT STAKE !

[@kishorkumar-rj1rz]

The topic of metavese in creating a virtual world for people is a great initiative.Because in a way Architecture was a laxurious version of a human basic need which is shelter, But now due to damage that happend in the world via various reasons every design requirs an aspect of sustainability and now architecture has been added to a basic need in all construction,to design it in a sustainable way. Secondly, i really like the concept of hybridation. Since the world is damaged architects and urban planners can be keen on fixing the real world problems whereas people can explore all the technological advancements in the virtual world, also if the virtual world is active all the rawmaterials used except for the once used to keep the virtual world running and the ones used in restructuring the earth can be minimised hence adressing the real world problems. Which is a benifit for both sides. Moreover, it creates more job opportunities for architects, which not only helps architects building metaworld also it creates opprtunites for architects in the realworld by diversifing the roles, which helps architects get back the integrity and nature of the role. Evenmore virtual world can be a trial and error medium in adressing the real world problems.

[@scotth.johnson4901]

Wow…I liked the original better for intonation, but very impressed with ai voice! Amazing process

[@alial-omari939]

How would we find oppurtunities or jobs as architectural graduates in the metaverse/web3? or should we get registered first as something to fall back on?

[@elanurmaya590]

💜

[@ramse4085]

Great one! Surely the voice enhanced by AI is better

[@hanineabiali3609]

Great podcast and happy to see more women join the Metaverse revolution. However while I salute Mariana for leaving Zaha Hadid as it is a very courageous move, unfortunately a lot of the info is wrong here and need correction, Firstly Unity is the actual free open source with a huge community and plenty of tutorials. and in comparison to what unity offers, unreal engine is limited, however for Archviz unreal engine is more powerful when it comes to graphics. Not only the environment happens in the game play, everything does actually from the models to the materials to the testing, literally everything is built in the gameplay, and even if an "architectural designer" handed in a model designed in Rhino for example to the developer, this model will need to be optimized, this is where a Metaverse Architect come into play, because a Metaverse Architect knows how to design specifically for game engines and knows how to fix models so they are adapted to the limitations of the hardware that power the Metaverse like VR headsets (static meshes in number of polygons, texture size, materials, lightmaps resolutions, blueprints and the list goes on). On another note, Instead of Rhino, maya, grasshopper that you mentioned would work for game engines, metaverse Architects would use Blender and Cinema 4d instead which comes more handy when it comes to optimization which is a must in game engines to better maintain an X FPS for the game to run smoothly. Further more a Metaverse Architect should have a background in 3D UI and 3D UX design because we are not only designing buildings as in simple 3D Modeling, we are actually designing the experience in the virtual world. The way Mariana described it was more of a 3d modeler just designing buildings with traditional architectural tools, which isn't really accurate there is so much work behind the title of a "Metaverse Architect" and In my opinion it is actually a full Pacakge of a (3D UX/UI designer, 3d game modeler, with a background knowledge in coding languages to know how to actually test designs with developers (who give logic to our designs) and work hand in hand with them to bring games or designs to life. Still, a very bold and courageous move to leave Zaha Hadid! Good luck to Mariana! Hanine Salman Abi-Ali Metaverse Architect Dubai, UAE

[@kruthikan3413]

The original voice is far better!

[@PositiveEmo]

In our capitalist world it's almost unthinkable to go somewhere and not spend money. At the same time it's unthinkable to go somewhere in the virtual world to spend money. I'm curious to see how designers/architects handle this. No one is thinking about web3 being a 1:1 of the real world in terms of building models, is this true for the social spaces as well?

[@evanschwartz3030]

Sorry, this is pure and simple rubbish. Without an actual client this is totally meaningless! It's also worth remembering we live in a capitalist world and until something better comes along we're all stuck with it.

[@mariajoseluna9324]

Where can I find the podcast she is talking about?

[@evanschwartz3030]

Quick answer - don't bother looking!

[@marianacabugueiracustodiod9548]

Wilder World Twitter spaces or my own instagram. The podcast is called the Artist and the Architect 😘

[@muskaanpal1774]

🥰

[@owurakuotchere-darko9392]

I prefer the natural voice

[@Caeser613]

commenting from the future. everyone is living in the metaverse

[@PositiveEmo]

The ai voice sounds flat. The only benefit from it is the clarity. It sounds like she got a professional sound set up

[@damroman88]

The original voice is so much better!

[@abbasramadan468]

i really love Mariana, and i don't really like ZHA. When talking about ZHA, I don't mean Zaha Hadid.

[@enoa9692]

What ai software did you do for her voice?

[@rodfarid2056]

how do you know this was done with AI?

[@blessedarch]

There is an adobe podcast enhancer available for free online.

[@Rhinoch8]

I mean if you think metaverse is going to replace all the digital services and monopolize them onto one platform....

[@zaheer06]

The original voice has more emotion. It sounds more honest.

[@22podcastt]

Thanks - AI definitly

[@bbvarnell]

Thanks for the interview. I wonder if you should avoid calling the enhanced audio of her voice “AI". Instead say that you refined the sound of her voice. Are you really replacing her voice completely by a AI or just improving it? If you associate AI with enhancing someone’s voice then it takes the human/ relatable relationship viewers can have with the person making the content. The conversation regarding the metaverse in my state in the USA has died down a lot since the initial excitement in 2022. Now I rarely hear people talking about it. Why is this? Has the hype surrounding it in your country also gone down? What companies are still attempting to make a metaverse? I’d someone wanted to design something for the metaverse they would have to pick one of these companies to sell their design to instead of making it accessible to everyone.

[@shardulawasthi6177]

definitely not AI enhanced voice, please

[@njorogemuzungu5127]

Presumably it is just sheer coincidence that this woman also looks like a super-model.

[@odililelawal3631]

I liked her real voice better ,her intonation and emphasis on words, the AI version although had an advantage ,as it seemed to dim the background echo.

[@TheNora_]

AI enhanced voice much smoother love❤

[@Beatsandclips.]

original voice please

[@pivxtrex8698]

It's only a way to ride the wave. This is not architecture, it's marketing.

[@elenabarbera1610]

AI enhanced voice works best for me

[@lagrace5942]

The AI voice sounds like she's about to cry, the original one is better

[@lapx1]

Ai will make some software obsolete 😮

[@archact]

AI voic is really good ,

[@andrewclarke3707]

Always prefer original voice.

[@claudiusfanusie8221]

i prefer the normal natural voice over the AI enhanced. I think using the video of an actual human here, the AI enhanced voice lacks warmth and is too digital and I feel that creates a kind of uncanny valley effect with regards to audio..

[@williambustos2132]

Can't tell the difference between the AI and natural voice

[@williambustos2132]

On second thought the AI has less echo and is clearer

[@blessedarch]

Thanks for sharing your feedback

[@mohammadlumbessy1636]

The original voice is better

[@aneeskara6776]

Original voice was better

[@tjcristo]

Tthe original voice is better!

[@ReinaldoVel]

I prefer the original voice. The AI voice does not sound natural.

[@heiasat-9508]

ai is a way better

[@hovikkevork3069]

Terrible audio, couldn't finish the video.

[@lapx1]

AI, NORMAL HAD ECHO

[@jomoraes]

Metaverse Real Estate? LOL

[@aminyassin1250]

The original voice is better