# Dominique W. > Spatial AI Educator & Architect | Designing Immersive Learning Ecosystems through AI & XR Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/dominiquew An XR creator and AI strategist, Dominique is the author of Spatial Design and an AI Fellow for CA Community Colleges. Following 15+ years at tech companies such as Meta and Walmart, she now teaches game development using GenAI and vibe coding at Cañada College. Through her startup, LitStage, she empowers faculty to transform curricula into immersive VR adventures. Dominique blends artistic intuition with innovation to ensure emerging tech remains accessible, inclusive, and deeply engaging. ## Work Experience ### Founder @ LitStage Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area About LitStage (litstage.ai): LitStage is an AI-powered platform that transforms textbooks into immersive worlds. Step inside The Raven, sail with Moby Dick, or explore biology in VR—where students don’t just read, they live the lesson. Seamless creation. Instant publishing. Learning that feels alive. ### AI fellow @ California Community Colleges Jan 2025 – Present | Remote • Selected as an AI Fellow for the Chancellor’s AI Fellows Program, focusing on Spatial AI & XR AI. • Leading the implementation of a California State-wide strategy across 116 community colleges, impacting 2M students. • Collaborating with faculty, staff, and administrators to create frameworks for responsible AI adoption. • Prioritizing student success in all initiatives, such as workforce, Spatial AI & XR AI immersive curricula design, professional training, and apprenticeship training for CCC faculty and students. ### Founder @ XReality Pro Jan 2019 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States • Host a weekly Spatial AI podcast (3K audience), interviewing over 100 XR/AI industry leaders. * Organized and hosted over 500 XR speaker events, workshops, and hackathons for XR creators in California. • Managed a community-based initiative providing XR education to over 30,000 creators and 200,000 attendees both online and offline. ### Adjunct Professor @ Cañada College Jan 2024 – Present | Redwood City, California, United States • Teaching MART 385 - Coding for Designers and Artists in 2024 and 2025 * Serving as the Academy Senate for 2024. • Instructed courses in XR and Coding for Design and Artists, data visualization, and interaction design at Cañada College. • Developed XR projects for training as a Unity Developer at XR Studio. • Helped students secure jobs in the XR field through hands-on experience and guidance. ### Product Designer @ Meta Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | Burlingame, California, United States (Contract, AI & Wearable Team) December 2024 – Feb 2025 • Working on the design initiatives for an innovative iOS/Android application that fuses Meta’s AI capabilities with cutting-edge wearable technology. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams—including business development and engineering—to transform customer insights into user-centric design solutions. ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧ P.S. I contracted with Meta twice: first with the Horizon Team (June 2021–Dec 2022) and then rejoined with the AI & Wearable Team in Dec 2024 after a break (Dec 2022–Nov 2024). ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧ ### Product Designer & Unity Prototyper @ Meta Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 (Contract, Horizon Team) June 2021 – December 2022 • Developed immersive design strategies for the Horizon Team by applying advanced design thinking to create engaging and intuitive user experiences. • Partnered with diverse cross-disciplinary teams to integrate innovative design solutions aligned with emerging technology trends. • Committed to professional growth through continuous independent research and the adoption of new design methodologies and best practices. • Leveraging data-driven design methods to forecast user outcomes and continuously optimize the overall product experience. ### UX/XR Creator @ Hummingbirdsday Design Studio Jan 2011 – Jan 2025 | Burlingame, California, United States • Mentored UX designers in user-centered design methods and AR/VR technologies. • Led teams to deliver top-notch AR/VR projects with cutting-edge technologies. • Advised clients on XR strategy for immersive business solutions. ### UX Design Mentor @ Designlab Jan 2020 – Jan 2024 • Conduct 1-on-1 video sessions with students for the full designated time as outlined per course. • Leave online feedback on students' project work. • Host sessions in a timely fashion. • Evaluate student progress according to the student's course goals and assist with weekly lesson planning/time management. • Be thorough in giving feedback to the students. ### XR Consultant @ Walmart Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Remote • Consult with the metaverse experience in retail stores. ### Lead UX/UI Designer @ Agency | 2.0 Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Greater Los Angeles Area • Led branding and marketing strategy consultations for Indiegogo & Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaigns. • Designed Google & Facebook marketing ads and crowdfunding pages for successful campaigns. • Achieved over $4 million in crowdfunding for various projects as the lead designer. ### User Experience Designer @ Sebamed USA Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Irvine, California, United States • Designed daily Facebook ads, official website UI, and promotional packages for giveaway events at Sebamed USA in Irvine, California. • Edited product shots for e-commerce to enhance visual appeal and drive sales. • Storyboarded commercial videos to engage customers and increase brand awareness. • Conducted official website UX/UI design to improve user experience and drive conversions. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Education E-Learning California State University - East Bay ### BFA in Graphic design ArtCenter College of Design ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dominiquewu - Website: https://hummingbirdsday.com - Website: https://xrealitypro.com - Website: http://www.litstage.ai --- Source: https://flows.cv/dominiquew JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/dominiquew/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-08