Due:

Tuesday, April 9, 11:59 pm

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to refine your critical perspective and cultivate a human-centered viewpoint in XR design. There are no right or wrong answers in this task. You are encouraged to be as critical as possible when evaluating case studies.

Instructions

Analyze a chosen Extended Reality (XR) use case through the lens of a designated mascot, fostering critical thinking, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of XR's impact on users.

0 - Mascot Mystery

Before the assignment begins, you will be randomly assigned one of the following mascot roles:

Sunny Sue: The Optimist, emphasizes the positive aspects, highlighting potential benefits and opportunities.

Diabolical Dave: Challenges assumptions, identifies potential drawbacks. This mascot constantly challenges the status quo, focusing on potential flaws and weaknesses

Lud the resister: Old-school, skeptical of new technology). This mascot represents a resistance to change, questioning the necessity of the subject in the first place.

1- Work in teams of three & find your XR Use Case

Conduct research to identify a specific application of XR technology. This could be a game, educational tool, healthcare application, or any other example that interests you.

2- Critical Analysis

Analyze your chosen XR use case through the lens of your assigned mascot, considering the following:

• User Types
  • As a group: Identify the target audience for the XR application.
  • Ludd: Are there specific user groups who might not benefit or even be disadvantaged by this technology?
  • Diabolical Dave: Could the target audience be susceptible to harm, manipulation or exploitation within the XR environment?
  • Sunny Sue: Can the XR application cater to diverse user needs and abilities?
• User Need
  • As a group: What problem or challenge does the XR application aim to address?
  • Ludd: Could a traditional approach effectively address this need without resorting to XR?
  • Diabolical Dave: Are there alternative solutions that might be more efficient or less prone to unforeseen issues?
  • Sunny Sue: Does the XR application offer a unique and effective solution compared to existing methods?
• Unique Value Proposition:
  • As a group: What distinct advantage does the XR application offer over traditional approaches?
  • Ludd: Does the XR application introduce unnecessary complexity or replace existing solutions that function adequately?
  • Diabolical Dave: Are there potential negative consequences associated with the unique features of the XR experience (see critical dimension sections below)?
  • Sunny Sue: Does the XR application create new possibilities or enhance user experience in a way that traditional methods cannot?

3- Mascot Report

Prepare a short report in Notion in your section addressing the following. We encourage multimedia usage:

• Introduction: Briefly describe the chosen XR use case and its intended purpose.
• Critical Evaluation: Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the XR application identified from your mascot's viewpoint, including analysis of user types, user needs, and the unique value proposition.