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USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN FOR AR/VR

Dates: 6 AUG 2024 - 26 SEP 2024
DURATION: 7 WEEKS
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
5 PM PST / 8 PM EST
AJAY MENON
AUTODESK
Ajay Menon
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DATES:
6 AUG 2024 - 26 SEP 2024
DURATION:
7 WEEKS
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
5 PM PST / 8 PM EST

Earn your professional certificate in UX design for AR/VR. Create immersive experiences using Unity & Figma, conduct user testing and master spatial dynamics in AR/VR environments.

Ajay Menon, Senior XR Product Designer at Autodesk, will teach you to refine AR/VR design concepts, develop prototypes, employ rapid iteration & build an impressive portfolio.

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

  • YOU’RE A UX/UI DESIGNER OR PRODUCT DESIGNER

     

    Revolutionize UX by using interaction design and spatial dynamics. Transfer your design skills to create interactive product demonstrations that highlight your new storytelling techniques.

  • YOU’RE A 3D DESIGNER OR AN INTERACTION DESIGNER

     

    Think like a user. Work with spatial design, audio processing, timing, pacing, transitions, and dynamic elements to create intuitive user interactions.

  • YOU’RE A CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL EAGER TO LEARN AR/VR

     

    Visual designers, art directors, UX researchers, creative directors, and other design specialists will learn key movement principles to deliver optimal performance. Practice solving user problems by applying intuitive gestural interfaces and haptic feedback.

YOUR ASCENT STARTS HERE

Our reality: By 2030 over 23 million jobs will be enhanced by AR/VR technologies worldwide.

Conceptualize better designs for users & clearer presentations for stakeholders.

Organize information overlays and spatialized UI to foster seamless navigation. Use testing methodologies and interaction patterns to improve AR/VR user experiences.

Your portfolio: Present your immersive UX solution to potential employers.

Design an AR or VR experience that solves a real-world problem or teaches your users how to complete a task.

Create design documentation, prototypes, testing plans, and a final presentation. By the end of this course, your user experience should be ready for deployment and help secure your employment.

 
ABOUT THE COURSE / WHAT YOU'LL DO
01
CASE STUDIES

Learn from the doers. Study Google Maps AR, UX in Metaverse Banking, and a UX analysis on the Apple Vision Pro. Enhance ethics and accessibility features through examples.

02
DEMONSTRATIONS

Use Unity to apply motion design principles to assets and manipulate spatial relationships. Practice importing VRTK, Meta Interaction SDK, MRTK, and AR Foundation into Unity.

03
WORKSHOPS

Leverage spatial audio to enhance user experience. Get into advanced UX frameworks & performance optimization for improved user interaction in AR/VR.

INSTRUCTOR
  • PORTFOLIO
  • Senior XR Product Designer, Autodesk
  • Held various creative roles at Magic Leap, BMW Designworks, Evolve Collaborative, Xtelligent.io & the City of Los Angeles
  • Drawn to AR/VR challenges such as spatial computing, transportation, aerospace & complex UX problems
  • Blends user research, technical skills, and global experience to design immersive experiences
  • Loves sci-fi movies, anime, drones, art, comics & sketching
Instructor Ajay Menon
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COURSE INTRODUCTION
syllabus
00
MON (8/5), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Welcome Class

We’re kicking things off with a warm welcome, a few housekeeping tips, and a sneak peek into what's coming up in our exhilarating journey together.

  • Instructor intro
  • General housekeeping rules
  • Classes & assignments overview 
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01
TUE (8/6), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Introduction to User Experiences for Immersive Technologies

First class! From understanding the XR designer's mindset to exploring real-world case studies like Metaverse Banking, we'll navigate the pivotal role and significance of UX in immersive technologies.


  • What makes design for XR so exciting today?
  • XR designer's mindset
  • UX role in AR/VR
  • Case study: UX in Metaverse Banking VR/AR Design Concept
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02
THU (8/8), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Ethical Considerations and Strategies in UX Design for AR/VR

Navigate the intricacies of design challenges and constraints while expanding your creative toolkit in Class 2. Learn to craft a personalized design process and explore innovative strategies to tackle privacy and security concerns, all while delving into the ethical complexities of AR/VR.


  • Design challenges & constraints
  • Developing your design process
  • Ideation techniques 
  • Privacy & security considerations
  • Case study: Ethical challenges of AR/VR

Assignment #1: Design Concepts
Illustrate two AR/VR experience concepts through storyboarding and ideation techniques, ensuring alignment with user personas to address diverse needs effectively.

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03
TUE (8/13), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
The UX Hierarchy of Needs in AR/VR

Create user experiences that are not only slick & smooth but also address technical challenges efficiently. Dive into the nitty-gritty of visual design to supercharge engagement and performance in the virtual world.


  • User needs hierarchy in UX
  • Visual hierarchies in UX design
  • Technical constraints & solutions
  • Case study: Google Maps AR
  • Demo: Creating effective visual design in Unity

Assignment #2: Visual Element Design
Create 8-10 visual elements using Figma tailored for your AR/VR concept, such as menus, buttons, icons, environment assets, or HUD elements, enhancing user engagement, usability, and aesthetic appeal through refined design techniques.

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04
THU (8/15), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Rapid Prototyping User-Centric Solutions

Hone your user-centric XR solutions by embracing iterative design methods, where we'll explore testing techniques, interaction patterns, and rapid iterations to create impactful user experiences.


  • User testing & prototyping
  • Usability testing methods
  • Rapid iterations
  • Case study: ShapesXR - CAE Healthcare & ShapesXR - TriggerXR
  • Demo: Visualizations in VR with Bezi and ShapesXR

Assignment #3: AR/VR Prototyping
Develop an immersive AR or VR experience using Figma & Bezi, focusing on foundational interactions, environments, and assets for user exploration and feedback, while iterating rapidly to optimize user experience.

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05
TUE (8/20), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Spatial Interaction Models for Immersive Environments

Refine interactions in immersive environments, ensuring every touchpoint feels intuitive, responsive, and utterly captivating. Get hands-on with gestural interfaces, haptic feedback, and multi-modal interactions to create environments that truly come alive.


  • Interfaces & interactions
  • Affordance & reactivity
  • Designing for spatial awareness
  • Demo: Importing VRTK and Meta Interaction SDK into Unity

(Optional) Assignment #4: Exploring Environmental Factors in VR/AR Design
Analyze the impact of environmental considerations on user comfort and interaction, and integrate strategies to enhance user experience in your designs.

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06
THU (8/22), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Workshop #1: Advanced UX Frameworks in AR

Let’s try crafting unforgettable user experiences in AR and MR — think of it as shaping digital realities that users will love to explore. Get hands-on with essential frameworks, perfecting movement, interaction, and onboarding.


  • Essential frameworks for seamless UX
  • User movement
  • Micro & macro interactions
  • Importing MRTK and AR Foundation into Unity
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07
TUE (8/27), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Workshop #2: Information Overlays and Spatialized UI for Immersive Interfaces

Today’s goal: to effortlessly blend information into the spatial fabric of virtual and augmented reality worlds, keeping users hooked and engaged.


  • Adaptive UI
  • Presenting impactful information overlays
  • 2D to 3D: Spatialized UI design
  • Case study: Apple Vision Pro UX analysis

Assignment #5: Communicating with Users: Crafting Information Overlays
Design an informational overlay for your AR/VR concept using Figma, emphasizing key details to effectively communicate with users, and explain your design rationale.

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08
THU (8/29), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Spatial Dynamics in AR

Effectively navigate spatial constraints to foster seamless interactions across various scenarios. Learn dynamic scaling, contextual awareness, and spatial mapping to create seamless experiences.


  • Dynamic scaling through points systems
  • Contextual awareness & implications
  • Spatial mapping: anchoring & constraints
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09
TUE (9/3), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Exploring Dimensions in VR

Unlock the power of spatial understanding and visual perception in virtual realms. We’ll talk about dimensionality, field of view dynamics, and spatial relationships in Unity, setting the stage for unforgettable user interactions.


  • Dimensionality & spatial awareness
  • Designing for the human eye: Field of view (FOV)
  • Spatial relationships & depth perception
  • Demo: Navigating spatial relationships in Unity

Assignment #6: Elevating the User Experience through Spatial Optimizations
Refine spatial relationships in your AR/VR prototype to enhance user experience, and demonstrate how spatial principles optimize immersion and interaction.

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10
THU (9/5), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Workshop #3: Spatial Audio & Performance Optimization

Learn how to level up immersion using cutting-edge audio processing techniques and frameworks, ensuring your creations stand out in the immersive landscape. Let's tune in!


  • Harnessing spatial audio
  • Audio processing techniques
  • Audio optimization frameworks for improved UX
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11
TUE (9/17), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
The Art of Motion in AR & VR + Guest Speaker

We’re mastering motion design. Learn how to nail timing, pacing, and transitions to craft captivating experiences, all while keeping motion sickness at bay.


  • Timing & pacing
  • Crafting dynamic elements
  • Transitions & animations: Pre-crafted sequences of movement
  • Case study: Guidelines for minimizing motion sickness
  • Demo: Sequencing animations with Unity

Assignment #7: Motion in AR/VR Designs 
Apply animations to assets within your prototype using Unity, experimenting with dynamic effects such as object rotations, scale changes, and fading effects to enrich the immersive environment.

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12
THU (9/19), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Functionality in Immersive Designs

Seamlessly blend functionality, aesthetics, and inclusivity. From intuitive navigation to performance optimization, we'll equip you with the skills to create user-centric designs that elevate the overall user experience.


  • Performance optimization
  • Integrating accessibility & inclusivity
  • Case study: VR applications with accessibility features (eg. Moss, Assassins Creed Nexus VR)
  • Demo: Applying accessibility principles to a simulated scenario
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13
TUE (9/24), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Mastering Presentation and Storytelling

In Class 13, explore effective presentation techniques and sharpen your communication skills. Let's transform ideas into interesting stories, forge stronger user bonds, and nail those stakeholder pitches with style!


  • Design documentation, design assets, and specifications
  • Coordinating design efforts in a virtual space
  • Storytelling in UX design
  • Case study: Building an XR spatial presentation tool for digital assets

(Optional) Assignment #8: Immersive Design Showcase
Present your prototype with effective storytelling techniques to convey your design process and user experience considerations convincingly.

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14
THU (9/26), 5 PM PST/8 PM EST
Career Guidance & Outlook + Guest Speaker

Final session! Gain insight into industry trends, explore standout portfolios, and dive into inspiring discussions with our seasoned guest speaker. Whether you're starting fresh or eyeing a mid-career shift, this session promises to illuminate your path.


  • Career outlook
  • Portfolio review
  • Guest speaker fireside chat

Assignment #9: Solving Real-World Challenges with Immersive UX
Create an AR or VR experience addressing a real-life challenge or craft intuitive training experiences for skill acquisition or task mastery, utilizing innovative assets and interactions to captivate your audience – you get to decide!

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