The month of June saw a rich array of innovative changes in the world of product design with new interfaces for mixed reality and upcoming standards in designing for headsets. Topics for this month include the influence of Apple’s Vision Pro on user experience, a new and innovative approach towards QR codes, the controversial infinite scroll and its future, as well as the newest iteration of the well-known Double Diamond.
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How to design for Apple’s Vision Pro headset
Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset is bound to revolutionize the UX & UI design world due to its unique way of displaying content. The major changes in how they are displayed, will drastically impact the way we design apps and websites. We are no longer limited to a flat surface or specific screen size, plus there are numerous ways to interact with them and experience digital content. At this time the headset has not yet been released, however in the near future it is likely to become a new standard for mobile devices and might even replace the smartphone. This article dives deep into how we can prototype apps for this headset and how it changes the way we will think about product design.
Read more about Vision Pro’s UX: Prototyping for Apple’s Vision Pro AR headset
Designing for mixed reality
Vision Pro isn’t the only device to feature innovative ways of displaying content and will surely be rivaled by other devices featuring similar ways of displaying media. As product designers, we must stay ahead of current trends and focus on the future of product development, ensuring that our products are future-proof and responsive for all users. A good way of preparing for such changes is viewing examples of projects designed for new devices, such as mixed reality headsets, and learning from them, adapting our current designs and finding ways to optimize them for future devices. This article focuses on exactly that and describes the process for designing such an app from start to finish.
Read more about this mixed reality project: Mixed Reality App Design Case Study
Invisible QR codes
We have seen QR codes for a long time. They started out as a mysterious innovation and have become a new standard, particularly used in restaurants and commerce since the COVID-19 pandemic. Users of all age groups have become increasingly familiar with this form of conveying digital content, while the technology behind it is constantly evolving. Say goodbye to old, boring QR codes and say hello to customisable QR codes, which are visibly scannable, yet are able to convey messages and represent a brand’s visual identity like never before. Learn about this and how to create them in the source below.
Read more about customisable QR codes: Art + Practicality via AI: Harnessing the Power of Invisible QR Codes
The downfall of the infinite scroll
We often find ourselves glued to our devices, starting with work and ending with our free time, sometimes mindlessly scrolling till the moment we fall asleep. What is the effect of infinite scrolling on users and is it really such a good solution? Most social media platforms nowadays feature this way of displaying content, ditching the old approach which included pagination. Can this have a negative impact on conversion rates and user satisfaction? Find out how to approach this solution and what to be cautious about.
Read more about the disadvantages of the infinite scroll: How (and should?) we stop the infinite scroll
Double Diamond v4.1
Most UX & UI designers recognise and utilize the Double Diamond framework in their everyday work, following a flow based on product discovery, designing and iterating while staying agile. Are you, however, aware of the recent changes in this schematic, and the ways that Double Diamond has evolved over the years, taking into account the new possibilities of AI, evolving technology and complexity of our attitudes towards building products? Find out what version 4.1 of the Double Diamond looks like, how it utilizes artificial intelligence and how to upgrade your workflow to a new level.
Read more about the new Double Diamond: Double Diamond v4.1: an operating manual for designers using AI
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