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Software DevelopmentNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Mental Canvas is a software development company focused on introducing a new digital graphical medium that sits between traditional 2D drawings and 3D models. Originating from Yale University work led by Professor Julie Dorsey, its core technology underpins a suite of commercial applications designed to capture dimensionality on digital media. The company pursues partnerships across design, advertising, media, publishing, and tablet manufacturers to move this technology toward practical use. Headquartered in New York City, the company sits in the software development field with a focus on expressive graphics that merge 2D drawing and 3D form. Its customers include design studios, advertising and media firms, publishers, and tablet manufacturers seeking more dimensional digital media. In 2019, Potiondesign announced a partnership with Mental Canvas to collaborate on a project related to a Flying scene, illustrating ongoing external collaborations.