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What’s Behind Meta’s Avatar 2.0 Evolution? | SpeakEasy with Chris Hunt
April 25, 2025 · 41 min

We’re recording in a brand-new studio for SpeakEasy Ep. 33! 

This time, Ninel chats with Chris Hunt, Art Director at Meta Reality Labs, who’s been deeply involved with designing avatars for the metaverse. 🎮

Tune in for:

🎨 What it’s really like to design avatars at Meta

🕹️ The cool technology behind Avatar 2.0

😎 How avatars are changing the way we express ourselves online

🎯 The future trends in avatar development

TIMECODES:

0:00 Intro

0:32 Chris Hunt’s Career in the Spotlight

5:00 The Importance of Avatars in Games

8:13 What’s Involved in Updating to Avatar 2.0

12:44 The Concept Behind Fantastical Avatars

20:17 Creating an Inclusive Avatar Style

25:55 Scaling Clothing for Avatars & Key Design Principles

33:31 How to Keep Avatars Consistent Across Devices

36:20 The Next Big Trend in Avatar Development

40:45 Ending

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