by stoosepp | Aug 21, 2017 | Psychology
Cyberith’s Virtualizer VR Treadmill http://cyberith.com/product/ For anyone who’s ever tried a VR experience, whether it be using an HTC Vive, an Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR or just Google Cardboard, it’s possible you’ve experienced what many people don’t have a word...
by stoosepp | Jun 11, 2017 | Psychology
LeapMotion (https://www.leapmotion.com/product/vr#113) The ways in which we interact with objects in the virtual world and the real world has always been an interesting point of discussion when it comes to design of both hardware and software. Indirect Manipulation...
by stoosepp | Jan 29, 2017 | Design, Psychology
hand modelling by https://www.flickr.com/photos/nate/ As someone who studies cognitive science, reading every day about theories of memory, sensory input, and how our bodies and brains work together to formulate meaning in the world, I’ve had this nagging feeling over...
by stoosepp | Dec 27, 2016 | Design, Psychology
I’m a PhD Candidate, exploring the cognitive function of gestures in learning. A number of other subject areas orbit this one, including neuroscience, intelligence, human cognitive architecture but the main area of focus is Cognitive Load Theory. Cognitive Load Theory...
by stoosepp | Mar 27, 2016 | Design, Psychology
Part I of this article looked at various affordances and conventions surrounding 3D Touch, such has how to visually represent depth and the ability for the user to differentiate between 3D Touch-enabled buttons and areas of the screen, and those that just allow for...
by stoosepp | Feb 23, 2016 | Design, Psychology, Technology, Uncategorized
A few days ago, a story went around about modder Joseph Delgado, who built a Grand Theft Auto: V for use in VR. Shown below is the scene he posted. via Joseph Delgado After playing the game in VR, he posted the following: “I feel horrible about making this. You...