Designing for Virtual Reality

Course details

Virtual reality has the potential to transform our learning, our entertainment, and the way we work, but only if designed well. Designing for an immersive environment requires you to think quite differently not only about your design, but also about your user.

In this course, VR user experience expert Elin Björling details the unique challenges and perspectives needed to design effective and engaging virtual experiences. Learn how concept testing, prototyping, and usability testing all contribute to an effective, user-centered VR design. Gain ideas for designing digital and non-digital prototypes as well as how to test and gather user experience data. Brand new and even experienced designers can join Elin to learn how to create engaging and successful, user-centered VR experiences.

Learning objectives
Learn what contributes to an effective design process for virtual experiences.
Learn about low and hi-fi prototyping techniques for VR experiences.
Discover how to use game engines for prototyping 3D/virtual experiences.
See how to test and verify virtual experiences and technology.

Concepts

Introduction

Design VR for two user realities
The current state of VR

Designing for VR

Why VR is not a website
Unique user needs
An evidence-based design process

VR Design Cycle

VR workflow - An iterative and efficient process
Creating design principles
Evidence-based design requirements

The Importance of Prototyping

Why prototype
Low-fi prototyping
Mid-fi prototyping

Testing and Success Criteria

Why usability testing
Preliminary user testing
Measuring the success of your design

Conclusion

Where is VR headed What's next