UX in Virtual Reality
Max Glenister
I’ve been trying to find resources on the subject of User Experience and User Interface design in Virtual Reality a lot lately, as I’m thinking about Google Cardboard, and preparing demos for a talk about using JavaScript to build Google Cardboard experiences.
I couldn’t find any good single place that collates the various articles and videos that are out there, so I’ve put together a list.
You can find the UX of VR here.
Mentioned elsewhere on this site
- 20 Minutes into the Future with Google Cardboard and JavaScript
You can find out more about the UI/UX in VR list here.
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