Disguised Purpose: "Helping students map academic connections"

I'm working on a project "Disguised Purpose" aimed at assisting students in mapping academic connections. The project requires a unique blend of cartoonish 3D visualizations, built using React and Three.js, with the potential incorporation of game-like elements from Phaser.js.

Key components of the project include:
- Frontend: Utilizing React and Three.js for creating engaging and interactive 3D visualizations. Experience with D3.js for secondary layout engines and Framer Motion for smooth animations is a plus.
- Backend: Proficient in Django REST Framework, with experience in Neo4j for graph relationships and AWS S3 for artifact storage.

I am open to suggestions for secondary layout engines, and there is no strict preference for a specific style of visualizations. However, a cartoonish approach is desired for the primary 3D visualizations.

Ideal candidates for this project should have:
- Strong experience with React and Three.js
- Good understanding of Django and RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with Neo4j and AWS S3
- Ability to create engaging, cartoonish visualizations
- Excellent communication skills for potential collaboration on design decisions.