Company Research Report: ZenFri Inc.
Company Overview
- Name: ZenFri Inc.
- Mission: ZenFri is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling through cutting-edge design and technology across various mediums including Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Founded: 2006
- Founders: Corey King and Dee King
- Key People: Corey King (Co-Founder), Dee King (Co-Founder), Christian, Vadym, Sasha, Elieser, Riley
- Headquarters: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: ZenFri is internationally recognized for innovation and creative technical achievements in creating interactive and immersive experiences that combine technology and storytelling.
Products
ZenFri offers an array of innovative products across various realms of interactive technology:
1. Unravelled
- Type: XR Art Installation
- Description: Focused on sustainable clothing choices.
- Key Features: Engages audiences with interactive XR installations within design studios.
2. FluentXR
- Type: Mixed Reality
- Description: A language learning application for Meta Headsets.
- Key Features: Transforms spaces into interactive language learning environments.
3. In Plain Sight | Histoire Cachée
- Type: Mobile, Augmented Reality
- Description: Multilingual AR audio tour of St. Boniface, Manitoba.
- Key Features: Offers a historical exploration through augmented experiences.
4. Turtle Island Skate Jam
- Type: Web Game
- Description: Isometric 16-bit inspired skating game on CBC Kids.
- Key Features: Encourages children to perform skating tricks to gain feathers and advice.
5. Manoomin: Roots and Routes
- Type: Virtual Reality
- Description: VR experience focused on wild rice harvesting.
- Key Features: Integrates high concept spatial audio loop tracks and music.
6. Three Sisters VR
- Type: Virtual Reality
- Description: Educational experience blending traditional agricultural methods with Haudenosaunee stories.
- Key Features: Unites heritage and nature in an immersive VR format.
7. Chiefswood Park AR
- Type: Augmented Reality
- Description: GPS-based interactive AR tour in Chiefswood Park, Ontario.
- Key Features: Interactive, location-based storytelling.
8. The Last Taxi
- Type: Virtual Reality
- Description: Narrative adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic future.
- Key Features: Combines storytelling with immersive VR gameplay.
Recent Developments
- New Products: "The Last Taxi" was positioned as a finalist in numerous award competitions in 2023, indicating recent promotional and developmental investments.
- New Features: There are no specific details on newly added features to existing products.
- Partnerships: Partnerships and collaborations include projects with the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre and contributions to heritage tours celebrating Indigenous cultural narratives.
Additional Information
- Accolades and Recognition: ZenFri has received multiple nominations and awards for their work in game development and augmented/virtual reality experiences, including finalist positions for the Houdini Award at the Game Development World Championship (GDWC) 2023 and the Best Societal Impact at the Auggie Awards 2022.
Disclaimer: This report is based on the publicly available data provided and may not encompass the full scope of ZenFri Inc.'s operations and capabilities.