Problem to solve 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. This can include a feeling of seasickness, headaches, general nausea, dizziness, vertigo or even in some cases, vomiting. This happens when there is a mismatch […]
Problem to solve One of the main goals of VR is to make people feel like they’re somewhere else – that they’re visiting a place or experiencing something for themselves. For people to accept this feeling of being somewhere else, they have to experience what is called embodiment – or the feeling of being present
Problem to solve As I’ve mentioned in my article, Transitioning to XR Design, instead of designing for 2D screens with a limited screen size, we are designing for another dimension in which 3D spaces and the world around us are the canvas. The rules of how we grab a person’s attention also shift and expand,
Problem to solve With traditional 2D film and game design, there are many creative options for the makers to progress the story or transition from scene to scene. However, in immersive 360 experiences, care needs to be taken with these transitions to not only keep people from getting disoriented within a space, but also to
Problem to solve 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. In 2D game design, cutscenes are the most commonly used way to tell a backstory – complete with panning and zooming of the camera for
Problem to solve 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. This can include a feeling of seasickness, headaches, general nausea, dizziness, vertigo or even in some cases, vomiting. This happens when there is a mismatch
Problem to solve 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. This can include a feeling of seasickness, headaches, general nausea, dizziness, vertigo or even in some cases, vomiting. This happens when there is
Let’s dive a little deeper into head comfort zones in XR. Featured experience: Rec Room by RecNet Credits: Background music – “Break Free” by jonahb
Problem to solve Although real walking is the best option for a natural and comfortable experience of moving around a virtual space, it’s not always possible due to physical space limitations. Of all of the alternative options out there as of now, teleportation is going to offer the most comfortable experience for the largest audience. How might
Let’s dive a little deeper into the UX best practices for motion sickness. Featured experience: Richie’s Plank Experience by Toast VR Credits: Background music – “Break Free” by jonahb