Richard Marks

An introduction to 3D spatial interaction with video game motion controllers

3D spatial interfaces [Bowman et al. 2004] give users the ability to spatially interact with 3D virtual worlds because they provide natural mappings from human movement to interface controls. These interfaces, common in virtual and augmented reality applications, give users, rich, immersive, and interactive experiences that can mimic the real world or provide magical, larger than life interaction metaphors [Katzourin et al. 2006].

VR interactions

VR has the potential to provide experiences and deliver results that cannot be otherwise achieved. However, interacting with immersive applications is not always straightforward and it is not just about an interface for the user to reach their goals. It is also about users working in an intuitive manner that is a pleasurable experience and devoid of frustration. Although VR systems and applications are incredibly complex, it is up to designers to take on the challenge of having the VR application intuitively communicate to users how the virtual world and its tools work so that those users can achieve their goals in an elegant and comfortable manner.

Jump! Shout! Dance! Sing! an interactive conversation about games, game art, and play that goes way beyond the joystick: Copyright restrictions prevent ACM from providing the full text for this work.

Whether you dance in front of it, sing into it, or jump on it, theres a new dimension in the gaming world that goes way beyond 3D. With new controllers and a whole new generation of game boxes enabling ever more beautiful images, this session brings together art directors, game designers, and controller builders for an enlightening, entertaining and possibly hilarious look into an alternate future of gaming.

Human-centered design for VR interactions

VR has the potential to provide experiences and deliver results that cannot be otherwise achieved. However, interacting with immersive applications is not always straightforward and it is not just about an interface for the user to reach their goals. It is also about users working in an intuitive manner that is a pleasurable experience and devoid of frustration. Although VR systems and applications are incredibly complex, it is up to designers to take on the challenge of having the VR application intuitively communicate to users how the virtual world and its tools work so that those users can achieve their goals in an elegant and comfortable manner.