{"id":1190,"date":"2026-07-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/?p=1190"},"modified":"2026-07-15T12:10:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T17:10:46","slug":"disaster-preparedness-vr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/impact\/disaster-preparedness-vr\/","title":{"rendered":"How a passion for gaming led to a pro bono project with Flow Studio\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-3.29.05-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-3.29.05-PM.jpg 955w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-3.29.05-PM-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/Screenshot-2026-07-13-at-3.29.05-PM-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m a Senior Program Manager on Autodesk&#8217;s Strategic Talent Programs team, based in Barcelona, Spain. In my role, I manage talent development programs that create meaningful learning experiences and support people\u2019s growth at Autodesk. I work with different teams to design, coordinate, and deliver learning initiatives and talent programs, making sure they have a positive influence on employees&#8217; development. Outside of my core role, I have a background in graphic design and have always been passionate about gaming and learning. It\u2019s these interests that led me to get involved in a pro bono project where I had the opportunity to contribute from a different perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through Autodesk&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/impact\/pro-bono-consulting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro Bono Consulting Program<\/a>, I had the opportunity to contribute to a project outside of my regular role at Autodesk with global nonprofit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercycorps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mercy Corps<\/a>, which is part of Autodesk\u2019s software donation program, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/sustainability\/technology-impact-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technology Impact Program<\/a>. The collaboration is focused on helping vulnerable communities in the Caribbean better prepare for natural disasters. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/flow-studio\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autodesk Flow Studio<\/a>, we&#8217;re developing immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences that teach both adults and children how to respond during emergencies such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes. The goal is to provide engaging, accessible, and realistic training that can help communities build preparedness and resilience before disasters occur.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I actually discovered this pro bono volunteer opportunity through an Autodesk Slack channel for gamers that I&#8217;m part of. When I first saw the post, I wasn&#8217;t entirely sure what my role in the project would be, but as I learned more about its mission and potential impact, I became increasingly interested in getting involved. As someone who has always been passionate about gaming and interactive experiences, I saw it as a unique opportunity to explore how immersive technology could be used for education and social impact while learning new skills along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helping communities prepare for natural disasters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A group of eight Autodesk pro bono volunteers are working with Mercy Corps to develop two VR experiences and one child-focused learning module that teach practical disaster preparedness and recovery actions. The goal is to make important safety information easier to understand, remember, and apply, especially for populations that may have limited access to traditional training resources. The project ultimately aims to strengthen resilience and preparedness in vulnerable Caribbean communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope these experiences help people feel more informed, confident, and prepared when disasters occur. Even small improvements in preparedness can have a significant impact on safety, recovery, and community resilience. Personally, what makes this project meaningful is seeing how the skills and passion of Autodesk employees can contribute to a larger social purpose. It&#8217;s rewarding to help create opportunities where technology becomes a tool for empowerment and positive change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning new skills with Flow Studio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most rewarding aspects of this project has been stepping outside my comfort zone. Because of changes on my team and the fact that many of us had limited experience developing VR content, we\u2019ve all been able to learn new skills along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my case, I&#8217;m a new Flow Studio user. I&#8217;ve been using it to generate assets and visual content that our developers can bring into the VR environments and use to make the experiences feel more engaging and alive. What I really like about Flow Studio is how approachable it is. The AI-powered workflows make content creation much faster and easier, allowing people with different backgrounds and skill sets to contribute effectively without needing years of specialized experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/FlowStudioCollage-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/FlowStudioCollage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/FlowStudioCollage-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/FlowStudioCollage-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/FlowStudioCollage-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.autodesk.com\/autodesk-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/FlowStudioCollage.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A selection of visual assets created in Autodesk Flow Studio for a disaster preparedness learning experience developed as part of a pro bono project with Mercy Corps.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Building connections through collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest benefits of participating in a pro bono project like this is the opportunity to build connections across the company and beyond. 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