Chapter 7: Interaction Design and User Experience (UX) in XR
Abstract : Interaction Design (IxD) and User Experience (UX) in Extended Reality (XR) focus on creating immersive, intuitive, and comfortable 3D digital experiences, moving beyond 2D screens to use spatial awareness, natural gestures, gaze, and voice for interaction, with key challenges in ensuring physical safety, minimizing discomfort ( cybersickness ), and designing for spatial cognition, leading to more natural, emotionally resonant, and context-aware interfaces for VR , AR , and MR . Key Concepts in XR Interaction & UX Spatial Computing : Designing for 3D space, treating virtual objects as physical, requiring focus on depth, scale, and user movement. Natural Inputs : Leveraging gaze, gestures, and voice alongside controllers, shifting from clicks to intuitive physical-like interactions. Immersion & Presence: Creating a sense of being in the experience, crucial for emotional impact and realism. Comfort ...