What If Virtual Reality Was More Than Just Gaming?

About this episode

This episode explores the innovative uses of virtual reality beyond gaming with guest Benjamin Breitenstein.

When you hear "virtual reality," do you think of gaming headsets and rollercoaster simulations? So did Abi Gatling - until she met Benjamin Breitenstein from Composit Design. In this episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Benjamin reveals how VR is being used far beyond the gaming world to solve problems, unlock new experiences, and reimagine what's possible in design. Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about: How a zombie game kickstarted Benjamin's passion for VR The creative process behind building virtual experiences The difference between designing in VR vs 2D or 3D Virtual vs augmented reality - what's the difference and why it matters The psychology behind user-centred design and behavioural economics in VR Real-world applications: from Crocs' virtual try-ons to increasing access for remote communities What the future of VR might look (and feel) like Happy listening! xo Abi P.S. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/what-if-virtual-reality-was-more-than-just-gaming/ Creativity: Uncovered is lovingly edited by the team at Crisp Communications . Creativity: Uncovered is a registered Australian…

People in this episode

Host: Abigail Gatling

Guest: Benjamin Breitenstein

Topics covered

• virtual reality
• design
• user experience
• gaming
• technology
• psychology

Keywords

• virtual reality
• gaming
• design
• user experience
• augmented reality
• behavioural economics
• remote access

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Composit Design

Products: Crocs

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