Exploring the intersection of mixed realities and inclusive design.

Interaction design entails designing experiences for different senses. Mixed reality technologies such as Virtual and Augmented Reality are primarily designed for visual consumption. What would a more inclusive approach to design look like for these technologies? How might multi-sensory experiences change interaction design for people of varying abilities?

Books

1. Inclusive Design: A Universal Need - Linda Nussbaumer

2. Designing for Mixed Reality - Kharis O'Connell

3. Inclusive Design: Design for the Whole Population - P.John Clarkson

Articles

1. AR as an Accessibility Tool for People with Visual Impairments

2. Tactai wants to bring better touch feedback to virtual reality

3. Feel virtual objects you touch in augmented reality (YouTube)

4. HaptX makes virtual touch real

5. Reach out and Touch (Virtual) Things

6. Bose is developing augmented reality glasses with a focus on sound

7. Augmented Reality: Beyond Gaming to Real-World Solutions

8. Learning to design virtual reality for accessibility

Thinkers

1. Carina Ngai

2. David Eagleman

3. Jinsop Lee

4. Chieko Asakawa

5. Chris Downey

6. Wanda Diaz Merced

7. Daniel Kish

8. Ron McCallum

9. Dennis Hong

10. Meron Gribetz

11. Neil Harbisson

12. Gonzalo Vilarino

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