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 […]
Problem to solve VR users in particular are a captive audience. This is because their eyes – and probably ears – are covered and they have nothing to do but sit or stand and wait for the environment to load while the scene changes. Taking a long time for a scene to load in 2D
Problem to solve VR users in particular are a captive audience. This is because their eyes – and probably ears – are covered and they have nothing to do but sit or stand and wait for the environment to load while the scene changes. Taking a long time for a scene to load in 2D
Problem to solve In most cases, people will not be spending a large amount of time in an XR headset, so it’s safe to assume that over time they may forget the various controller options needed to interact within a specific application. How can I remind people how to use the controllers during the experience?
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