Through the Silence

100 Years of Silence is a location-based AR experience that shares the history of the Ute people—told directly through the voices and perspectives of tribal members.

With full community permission, we digitized Native artwork and crafts, restored archival photographs, and used 3D modeling to reconstruct key historical sites in Blanding, Utah. These narratives were further brought to life through voiceovers and interviews recorded with Ute community members.

Using iPad-based AR at the actual sites, visitors could walk the land and experience untold stories unfolding in real time. The result is a powerful fusion of XR technology and Indigenous storytelling—honoring memory, presence, and cultural resilience.