Top 5 Hacks to improve your Augmented Reality App
Most of us are used to designing on a 2D screen, but if you apply the same principles to Augmented Reality your app is guaranteed to fail. This article presents design principles for AR, as well as concrete hacks a programmer shouldn’t miss out on. Enjoy!
Expect a first-timer
Usually, UI/UX-designers can rely on mental models users have learned over the years on how to navigate an app. In many ways, we don’t have that luxury when it comes to designing in AR. Even though millions of people have AR-capable devices in their pockets, many of them have never even tried it once.
This is why I would recommend designing every feature with a first-timer in mind. You would be surprised by how people use your application. Most people are not used to walking around objects they see on their screen — so they just stand still and watch. Encourage your users to walk around and explore. Provide clear feedback and instructions.
Consider the Environment
Augmented Reality doesn’t just take place on the screen. It takes place inside the world, too. The physical environment of your…
