Locomotion is the way people move around within virtual worlds. In order to get the best experience and reduce the risks of motion sickness or fatigue, it’s important to understand the different types of locomotion, their pros and cons, best practices and when best to use them.
Are you designing a cross-platform VR experience? Or are you thinking about converting your existing app or game into an XR experience? In this video I’ll be diving a little deeper into designing across XR platforms and technologies.
Training is one of the most popular use cases for XR – and one of the biggest burning questions out there revolves around how to create effective training for this emerging platform. In this video I’ll be diving a little deeper into the UX best practices for training in XR.
As VR adoption increases, schools have also started looking into how VR can benefit children’s education. This is great to hear. That said, there is one very important thing to consider if you’re thinking about creating VR content for children under the age of 12.
Notifications can either be helpful or an annoying distraction. Imagine how much more annoying and disruptive it would be in the future when our everyday lives are surrounded by immersive 3-dimensional content. Featured experiences: Credits: Learn more How To Design Notifications For Better UX by UX Planet
Virtual worlds can be overwhelming due to all of the things that fight for your attention. In the real world, we usually rely on our GPS and a maps app. We can apply that same principle to the digital world. Except in the digital world, we have a lot more possibilities for creative solutions. Featured
Problem to solve When designing UI elements and interfaces within a virtual environment, real-world physical ergonomics should be taken into consideration. How can I prevent fatigue or physical strain? Vader Immortal: Episode I’s solution Vader Immortal gives people the ability to stop at any time. They have placed a clear exit button on their main
Animation is an integral part of storytelling and can make or break an experience. However, in an immersive environment, motion sickness is a very common negative side-effect of animation. With that in mind, how can we add animation to an experience without making people sick? Featured experiences: Moss by Polyarc First Contact by Oculus Credits: Background music
There are design best practices for all of the different platforms and mediums, and immersive environments are no exception. There are specific best practices to keep in mind when it comes to designing and building virtual reality experiences. In this free XR design lesson, your instructor Aleatha Singleton is going to explain in a practical
Back in January of this year, I started a LIVE Twitch stream where I play video games and VR experiences and talk through them from a UX designer’s perspective. Check out the stream announcement: Gaming as Career Development During each stream, I analyze the experience using the Pillars of Gaming UX as outlined by Celia