Designing interaction elements for virtual 3D space has a unique set of challenges different than those of designing for traditional flat 2D screens that have a set frame as a boundary. This means that instead of just cramming traditional UIs onto 2D panels, we need to think spatially – using the real world as our […]
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. This is where tooltips and memory cues come in. Tooltips Tooltips provide relevant information about an
EEG sensors utilize brain waves, and EMG sensors use muscle response to manipulate digital objects in the virtual space. There aren’t very many options on the market right now, and are mostly only used for specialized cases such as medical rehabilitation or accessibility for motor function impairments. The options that are available right now are
Haptic gloves are used to directly manipulate digital objects, and provide feedback similar to that of real-world objects. The gloves currently on the market are used on the higher-end 6-DoF headsets. They have a variety of capabilities, so it’s important to know ahead of time which features you need your gloves to have to enhance
A 6-DoF controller is a hand-held controller used as an input device for higher-end headsets, such as the HTC VIVE, Oculus Rift and Quest, and Valve Index. This is currently the most popular and prevalent input method for immersive experiences. Wondering what the difference is between 3-DoF and 6-DoF? Check out my article, Transitioning to
A 3-DoF controller is a hand-held controller used as an input device for phone-based VR and MR headsets, as well as the lower-end standalone VR headsets, such as the now discontinued Google Daydream and Oculus Go headsets. So far, the popular consumer-based 3-DoF headsets have been discontinued since market demand is showing more of an
Voice commands allow you to interact with digital objects and interfaces without using controllers. People may be expecting an Alexa or Siri-like experience, but the technology isn’t quite there yet for Head-Mounted Displays as of this post. Currently, the technology is at a point where it’s a good experience if your native language is supported,
Gesture-based inputs allow you to use your hands to manipulate and interact with objects without the use of controllers. There are two types of gesture-based interactions. Direct manipulation You interact with the environment the way you would in real life by picking up objects. Formed gestures You use your hand to form shapes that then interact
I had the privilege of interviewing with the team at Circuit Stream for their series How These Designers Transitioned into the XR Design Career. Here are the questions covered. Q1) How was your transition from traditional to XR design?Q2) How did you start learning about XR?Q3) What was you first professional role in XR and
Input methods are the different ways users are able to interact with the digital world. This can be through devices such as controllers, or through other methods such as hand gestures. We’ll go through the pros and cons of all these different types of input methods starting with gaze targeting. Gaze Targeting This is a