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, since
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 In 2D game design, cutscenes are the most commonly used way to tell a backstory – complete with panning and zooming of the camera for cinematic effect. However, this is not a good practice in XR since it can cause motion sickness. How can we tell a compelling backstory in VR without
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.
When designing a solution that is going to be used across multiple technologies and platforms, such as VR and 2D-mode on desktop, the translation between those platforms should be well-thought-out. It is important to ensure that the controller mapping and other interaction elements are platform-specific and that UX best practices are followed for each, in
As this technology becomes a more common part of our everyday work life, multitasking will become more prevalent. This in turn brings up new challenges in regards to workflow interruptions. When we are trying to focus on tasks on our computer or phone, we have the option to set our communication status to “Do Not
Virtual worlds can be overwhelming due to all of the things that fight for the your attention. Similar to gaming, providing in-world wayfinding is a good way to direct people and keep them focused on the objectives. This is especially useful for training simulations since you want them to focus on certain areas, often in
Motion is an important aspect of XR experiences since it can be used to enhance interactions, support the narrative, and direct people where to look. However, if there are too many elements moving at once, it can get distracting and confusing very quickly. TL;DR Do’s and Don’ts Do Use scale and colliding objects with care.
In order to enhance immersion and presence while decreasing discomfort for people, keep height in mind when positioning cameras. Due to our innate body height awareness, we tend to subconsciously — or even consciously — notice if our real-world height doesn’t match our virtual height. In VR there are two options for camera origins —