Explore the world of extended reality in this Stanford seminar featuring Michael Nebeling from the University of Michigan. Delve into common misconceptions about mixed reality and examine current practices and challenges in the field. Discover eight key barriers to entry for novice designers and learn about strategies to empower them using familiar methods and tools. Gain insights from lessons learned in AR/VR design, including the use of templates, Wizard of Oz techniques, and the challenges of creating interactive content. Understand the importance of creating safe and inclusive learning environments for instructors in extended reality education. This 57-minute talk provides valuable information for anyone interested in making extended reality accessible to a wider audience.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction.
Extended Reality for Everybody Michael Nebeling, University of Michigan [email protected].
Misconceptions What is Mixed Reality?.
Current Practices & Challenges Studying key barriers to entry.
8 Key Barriers to Entry 1. Dificult to know where to start 2. Difficult to make use of online learning resources 3. Lack of concrete design guidelines and examples.
Empowering Novice Designers Leveraging familiar methods and tools.
Lessons Learned Tools useful for design Tools facilitated design space exploration of realistic AR/VR • Templates guide interfaces design, but using them.Wizard of Oz enabled still difficult Still difficult to imagine Interactive content final AR/VR experience requires coordination.
Enabling Instructors Creating safe & inclusive learning environments.
Taught by
Stanford Online
