Through Extended Reality, We Ignite Wonder and Empower Learning.

Mixel Studio build immersive experiences that fuel a love for learning.

Our Mission

Human-centered innovation that makes extended reality accessible and impactful.

Building Impactful Immersive Learning for students and educators

We continually partner with STEM organization, nonprofits, and children’s hospitals. Contact us if your organization would like to expand your offerings.

Our Approach

Research

01

We collaborate with leading HCI research labs across the United States to explore the impact and benefits of XR technologies, bring those research-based solutions into innovative education tools.

Design

02

By leveraging the unique capabilities of mixed reality and acknowledging its constraints, we work alongside educators to envision and design user-centered learning experiences and tools.

Development

03

We stay up to date with the latest SDKs and developer resources. By integrating interdisciplinary expertise, we rapidly build MVPs and iterate extensively to bring ideas to life.

Testing

04

We conduct user testing and partner with educational institutions to deploy our solutions in real-world learning environments, gathering feedback to ensure an optimal user experience and measurable learning outcomes.

Mixel Studio - University of Michigan XR design and development - Chiao Lin
Mixel Studio - mixed-reality experiences and educational tools

Our Works

We deliver immersive mixed-reality experiences and educational tools that enhance learning for students and educators.

CodeBloc

Coding Education

A mixed-reality coding platform that empowers young learners to build, visualize, and interact with program through immersive, hands-on experiences.

OrchestrateXR

Classroom Orchestration

A teacher-led platform that makes designing and running XR lessons as easy as using Google Slides.

TheraplayXR

Pediatric Care

Supports children with diverse needs in hospitals through interactive play, movement, and emotional companionship.

MindPalace XR

Memory Retention

A mixed reality platform that transforms any room into a memory palace, leveraging AI-driven virtual flashcards, 3D objects, and anchors in precise locations for better retention.

Our Team

Founded by graduate students from the University of Michigan, Mixel Studio merges design, development, and research expertise to create meaningful solutions—guiding young minds toward the treasures of learning.

Chiao Lin - Mixel Studio -Product Designer XR Developer

Chiao Lin

XR Product Lead

M.S. Information, Agile Dev.

Extended Reality Graduate Certificate

B.S. Architecture

Vivek Selvaraj - Mixel Studio - XR Developer Product Designer

Vivek Selvaraj

XR & Software Dev. Lead

M.S. Information, UX Research & Design

Extended Reality Graduate Certificate

B.S. Computer Science

Anhua Wu - Mixel Studio - XR Developer Product Designer

Anhua Wu

XR & Software Dev. Lead

M.S. Information, Thesis

B.S. Computer Science

Ting Lu - Mixel Studio - XR Developer Software Engineer

Ting Lu

XR & Software Developer

B.S. Computer Science

Evelyn Luan - Mixel Studio - UX Researcher

Evelyn Luan

UX Researcher

M.S. Information, Agile Dev.

B.S. Information Sciences and Technology

Tony Ren - Mixel Studio - XR Researcher XR Developer

Tony Ren

XR Developer

M.S. Information, Thesis

B.S. Data Science

Andy Yao - Mixel Studio - XR Developer Software Engineer

Andy Yao

XR Developer 

B.S.E. Computer Science

Duncan Lau- Mixel Studio - XR & Software Developer

Duncan Lau

XR & Software Developer

M.S. Information, Thesis

B.S. Computer Science

Jinnan Cheen - Mixel Studio -UXD

Jinnan Chen 

UX Designer

M.S. Information, UX Research & Design

B.Design, User Experience Design

Tiger Zhang

XR & Software Developer

B.S.E. Computer Science, ‘28

Nathaniel Liganor

Nathaniel Liganor

Business Analyst

M.S. Information, Big data analytics

B.A. Psychology

Kian Odongo

Business Analyst

B.B. A. Consulting ’28

B.S. Computer Science ’28

Advisory Board

As an edtech startup, Mixel Studio works with experts to ensure that the immersive experice we design provides educational value and applies research-based XR guideline.

Gustavo Madrigal - Mixel Studio - instructional design mentor

Gustavo Madrigal

Instructional Design Consultant

Director, Creative Tech Learning, Listo America

VR Consultant, The Clubhouse Network

M.Ed. Multimedia Education

Jacqueline Rinehart, JD, MBA

Zero to One Consultant

Chief Artificial Intelligence and Transformation Officer

Board Member , UMSI