Fair in the Clouds
Coordinated design and engineering teams to create a digital festival experience during the pandemic shutdown.
Case Study Details
Challenge
Recreate the magic of Oregon's beloved annual arts festival in virtual space when in-person gathering became impossible.
Solution
Built immersive virtual experience combining livestreamed performances, DJ sets, on-demand video content, digital art installations, and multiplayer VR environments.
Results
Delivered three-day virtual festival keeping community connected during shutdown, featuring live performances, multiple virtual stages, and interactive VR world.
Technologies Used
React
A component-based library for building complex, interactive user interfaces.
We use React when projects need sophisticated client-side interactivity or integration with existing React ecosystems.
OBS
Open-source software for video recording and live streaming to any platform.
We use OBS for professional-quality livestreams with complete control over sources and outputs.
WebRTC
Browser APIs enabling real-time peer-to-peer audio, video, and data communication.
We use WebRTC for live streaming and real-time communication without plugins or third-party servers.
VR/WebXR
Standards and APIs enabling virtual and augmented reality experiences in web browsers.
We use WebXR to create immersive experiences accessible through any modern browser.
Project Details
Sundragon coordinated design and engineering teams to create a digital festival experience, guiding strategy, managing production, shaping the React frontend, and supporting live operations during the virtual event.
Fair In The Clouds Experience Fully digital three-day festival connecting worldwide audiences during 2020–2021. Multiple virtual stages with OBS broadcast crews across physical venues. Live and pre-recorded performances streamed via browser-based portal. React-powered web application integrating content, navigation, and schedules. On-demand video libraries. Multiplayer VR world for attendee interaction and exploration.
Leadership & Coordination Led website design and engineering teams on UX direction and technical execution. Developed agile-inspired sprint planning and production documentation. Facilitated weekly cross-functional meetings among designers, engineers, producers, and broadcast crews. Served as liaison between technical teams and Fair management. Managed Notion-based operational tracking system.
React Frontend Architecture Directed core React application design. Implemented navigation, modals, schedules, and stage layouts. Balanced artistic expression with usable interfaces. Integrated livestream scheduling and video systems.
Live Event Operations Provided engineering support during 3-day festivals. Troubleshot OBS streams and content transitions. Resolved real-time technical issues for concurrent viewer stability.
Client Testimonial
"Sun Dragon captured the magical spirit of our fair perfectly. The website serves our community beautifully and has made coordinating our volunteers so much easier."
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