Designing for Emerging Technologies
Virtual reality (VR), while long a favorite topic in science fiction, used to be a choppy experience. But as Preston McCauley explains in his virtual seminar, we are on the cusp of something new with emerging technologies, such as VR, that allow designers to create truly surreal experiences. Immersive design will push us to the next level of user experience in applications, as well as gaming.
- Nearly all of the major companies are building products and platforms to support VR and immersive technologies
- A talent pool needs to be cultivated and grown
- VR design requires multi-dimensional and spatial design thinking
- Crafting experiences takes planning and prototyping