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UX Best Practices for XR

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UX Best Practices for Extended Reality

UX Best Practices for Extended Reality

Over the next weeks, I will be updating and releasing the UX Best Practices that I use as a standard when designing for these experiences.
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Transitioning to XR Design

Transitioning to XR Design

Designing for another dimension
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Keeping the Type of Reality in Mind

Keeping the Type of Reality in Mind

Another decision that should be made before design and development is the type of reality in which the experience will be created since…
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Psychological Factors in XR

Psychological Factors in XR

Due to the nature of alternate realities and the levels of immersion they can create, it is important to consider the psychological…
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Physical Factors: Motion Sickness in XR

Physical Factors: Motion Sickness in XR

Motion sickness is one of the most common negative side-effects of VR experiences. This can include a feeling of seasickness, headaches…
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Physical Factors: Head Comfort Zone

Physical Factors: Head Comfort Zone

When designing UI elements and interfaces within a virtual environment, real-world physical ergonomics should be taken into consideration…
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Physical Factors: Fatigue in XR

Physical Factors: Fatigue in XR

Spending time in a virtual environment can be physically tiring for people who aren’t used to it. Be sure to consider the length of time…
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Physical Factors: Real (external from XR) environment

Physical Factors: Real (external from XR) environment

Remember to keep in mind that the real physical environment still impacts the experience you’re creating within the headset. For example…
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UX Best Practices for Training in XR

UX Best Practices for Training in XR

These UX best practices are based on my own experience designing and conducting in-depth research and usability tests with target…
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Make things easy to read and prevent eye strain
Comfortable Viewing Distances in XR

Comfortable Viewing Distances in XR

In order to avoid eye strain and headaches, it is important to pay attention to the placement of text elements in virtual 3D space. Font…
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Text Scaling and Readability in XR

Text Scaling and Readability in XR

Traditional font sizes that are used in 2D screen UI elements (generally 12–32pt) are pretty small in AR and VR environments when placed…
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Label Sizing and Placement in XR

Label Sizing and Placement in XR

In some XR cases, such as data visualization or multiplayer collaboration, the user will need to have an easy view of any labels or…
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Bifocals and Progressives in XR

Bifocals and Progressives in XR

When designing or assessing solutions in XR, you need to ensure that people who wear corrective lenses are able to have a quality…
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