⁉️Answering Common Questions

Below you'll find a list of common questions that can be pretty broadly answered by each respective section. I tried my best with this guide to be in-depth, but I'm also aware many people have particular problems they're trying to tackle and solve for in this medium. Happy hunting!

Questions & Answers

What are the building blocks I can use for starting to design a VR app?

Links to Pages

Content Creation: Designing an Experience

Challenges of VR Technology

Ergonomics of People and Places

Input Method

What are the building blocks I can use for starting to design an AR app?

Links to Pages

Content Creation: Designing an Experience

Challenges of AR Technology

Ergonomics of People and Places

Input Method

How do I get players to understand my VR/AR controls?

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User Experience Design: Designing for People

Designing for Human Embodiment

Designing for Human Perception

Interaction Design

Interface Layout and Location

Error Prevention

How come VR/AR feels more realistic than other platforms?

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Immersion, Presence, and Engagement

Designing for Human Embodiment

How do I transition from flat (smartphone, computer) design to VR/AR design?

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Ergonomics of People and Places

Interface Layout and Location

Interface Elements and Behaviors

Error Prevention

What are typical user behaviors I should take into account? How does user behavior change over time?

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Designing for Human Perception

How do I design for hands?

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Input Method

Hand Tracking

Interface Elements and Behaviors

Button States and Object Manipulation

How do I design content if I don't know what the space is going to be?

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Environmental Design: Designing for Space

Challenges of AR Technology

Ergonomics of People and Places

Interface Elements and Behaviors

How do I design AR for mobile screens?

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Challenges of AR

Structural Elements

Mobile Design

Input Method

Error Prevention