Xander Seren
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Selected Projects

Stray

Ongoing

An AI-powered feed synthesizing research papers into accessible short-form essays.

Stray

9000 Dimensions (writing)

Ongoing

I write regularly about the culture and economy of entertainment on Substack. Read my memos on the meditative bliss of job simulator games, why economics determine game aesthetics, and how indie game developers misread their competition.

9000 Dimensions (writing)

Web Development

Ongoing

I've developed websites for clients including GameDiscoverCo, Issue Project Room, Commend NYC, and Blank Forms, among others.

Web Development

Void Climber (video game)

2025

I was the director, game designer, and lead developer of Void Climber, an unforgiving parkour platformer released on Steam.

Void Climber (video game)

Starve the Algorithm (VR experience)

2024

I co-created a VR project in collaboration with renowned visual artist William Kentridge.

Starve the Algorithm (VR experience)

Studio Visit with Will Ryman (VR experience)

2024

I led a project that brought NY-based sculptor Will Ryman's studio to life in VR.

Studio Visit with Will Ryman (VR experience)

FuturePerfect Studio (production company)

2015 - 2025

I was the technical director at the Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary production company FuturePerfect Studio.

FuturePerfect Studio (production company)

Expanded Performance (metaverse startup)

2020 - 2021

I was co-founder and lead developer at Expanded Performance, a startup that developed virtual production tools for artists working in live performance.

Expanded Performance (metaverse startup)

Consulting

Ongoing

I've consulted and advised government and non-profit art institutions, including Performing Arts Hub Norway, the Danish Arts Council, Taiwan Creative Content Agency, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Consulting

Music Production

Ongoing

I've created and released over 50 music projects including solo albums, live performances, and collaborations with friends under various aliases including sohsie LAN, Foraging, Asystems, and Oonse Oonse.

Music Production

The Actual School (digital publishing collective)

2013 - 2020

I co-founded and operated a collective called The Actual School. We published essays, music, and events, and had a show on NTS Radio.

The Actual School (digital publishing collective)

Apothecary (music venue and gallery)

2012 - 2013

I co-founded and operated a music venue and gallery in Asheville, NC.

Apothecary (music venue and gallery)