Fourcast Lab is an innovative transmedia design collective located at the University of Chicago, dedicated to creating immersive and interactive experiences through Alternate Reality Games (ARGs), pervasive games, cross-platform storytelling, and networked performances. With a team comprising core members including Heidi Coleman, Marc Downie, Patrick Jagoda, Ben Kolak, Kristen Schilt, and Ashlyn Sparrow, Fourcast Lab collaborates with various faculty, staff, and professional artists from the Chicago area to push the boundaries of digital storytelling.

Their diverse portfolio features captivating projects such as "Encounter" (2022), "Cene" (2021), "A Labyrinth" (2020), "Echo" (2019), "Terrarium" (2018), and "The Parasite" (2017). Each project showcases their commitment to blending art and technology, fostering engagement through innovative narratives and participatory gameplay. By redefining the way stories are told, Fourcast Lab stands at the forefront of a new era in interactive design, inviting audiences to explore unique and thought-provoking experiences.