Research & Analysis
Welcome to my Critical Writing page! Here, you’ll find a diverse collection of my work, spanning critical analysis in game design, virtual reality, art, and contextual studies.
These writings reflect my journey through my foundation years in game design and VR, all the way to my current studies at the third level. I hope you find these pieces insightful and thought-provoking. Enjoy exploring!
Virtual Reality: Replacing or Enhancing Our Reality?
Essay exploring the psychological, ethical, and societal impact of immersive VR. This piece critically evaluates whether virtual reality is enhancing human experience or slowly replacing our grasp on physical reality. It discusses the role of VR in education, healthcare, and entertainment, while also raising concerns about mental health, detachment, and ethical boundaries in immersive environments.
Digital Echoes: Ethical VR for Youth Awareness
Bronze Award Winner – Creative Conscience
This piece explores the ethical and emotional impact of social media on young people, forming the foundation for an award-winning VR experience. Combining research, immersive design, and a call to action, the pitch outlines how empathy can be created through virtual storytelling.
Patchwork Assignment
Patchwork is a critical reflection on representation, cultural narratives, and colonial legacies through the lens of two artworks: Kader Attia’s Untitled (Ghardaïa) and John Frederick Lewis’s The Midday Meal, Cairo. The essay contrasts their approaches to identity, power, and orientalist perspectives, while also documenting personal learning gained through timeline research and exhibition visits. Combining visual analysis with contextual research, the piece challenges traditional Western narratives in art history and explores the importance of decolonising representation. It also captures Leah's progression in understanding how meaning is constructed and conveyed through both modern and historical works.