New to XR? Start Working with AR and VR Technology Right Now!
The metaverse is the future. Here’s how you can become a part of it.
Introduction
As a veteran of the XR industry, I constantly get questions about how to get started with AR/VR. There are many ways to do this, and you can really get down to the nitty-gritty depending on exactly what area of the industry you’d like to get into. But we can all benefit from a solid foundation of the basics.
Personally, I’ve worked in XR areas including product design, leading engineering and R&D teams, directing technology for immersive art festivals, and even in designing courses related to XR technology. I’ve tested and developed for dozens of AR, VR, and MR devices and platforms in both enterprise and consumer contexts, whether it’s through the enterprise product development process, testing new devices at conferences, or even participating in events like the MIT Reality Hack. If you’d like personalized recommendations on how to build your career in XR, I offer 1-on-1 mentoring on ADP List.
But, of course, I didn’t start out knowing all that I do today.
Below I will provide beginners with the key information needed to learn more about and explore XR technology as well as starting to prepare for a potential job in the industry. For the latter…
