Creative Technologist

Working across spatial audio, XR, and immersive production to build technology that serves people.

Spatial audio, XR, and human connection, explored as one practice, not three separate disciplines. I work across production, design, and critical research because building for people means understanding the full picture, not just one corner of it.

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What I do

Spatial Audio & Immersive Sound

Immersive audio is central in my production workflow, and is considered from the source. From spatial recording through to immersive delivery, I record the performance and the space together, because both are part of what makes it feel real. I am also building and testing spatial microphone arrays, to develop accessible tools for authentically capturing sound in three dimensions.

Live Capture & Production

End-to-end production workflows from session to delivery; in the studio or local venue. I design and run live capture sessions that combine spatial audio recording, video production, and artist storytelling to deliver immersive experiences. Every session is built around the artist and the moment, with portability and repeatability a core consideration in my workflow.

XR & Creative Technology

The interactive and immersive experiences I am building have enabled me to work across Unity, VR, 360 video, immersive web, and emerging AI tooling. I am mission driven and find real enjoyment in perpetually learning, and if I do not know a tool yet, I will have it figured out by the end of the week.

Research, Writing & AI Literacy

Critical research and writing on spatial audio, immersive technology, AI, and the future of creative industries. I do not just build systems, I interrogate them. I explore how emerging tools reshape creative practice, what ethical responsibilities come with immersive media, and how AI literacy can be made accessible beyond the tech-literate few. Grounded in academic research and real-world practice.

Founded by Nova Oughton

Niroverse is the long-term venture at the centre of my practice.

Niroverse is a creative technology practice built around a simple conviction: the systems artists and fans rely on are broken. They extract attention, exploit rights, and reduce human connection to metrics. Niroverse is designed from the ground up to do the opposite. Spatial audio, immersive production, and live experiences designed to give power back to artists and bring audiences closer to the work and to each other. Founded and led by Nova Oughton.

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