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Medium20228 min read
The Metaverse Is a Facade
Why the promise of a fully immersive digital world is more marketing than substance
The term "metaverse" was first coined by sci-fi author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 novel Snow Crash; describing a virtual reality world where humans, as programmable avatars, interact with each other and software agents in a three-dimensional virtual space that uses the metaphor of the real world. Since then, the metaverse concept has evolved to encompass a wide range of virtual and augmented reality technologies, including virtual worlds, online gaming, and virtual reality headsets.
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Design Bootcamp20226 min read
Sound in UX: How Important Is It?
Sound is a critical element when creating an engaging and compelling user experience. The use of sound in everyday design is crucial and without it, we are missing out on a significant component of human interaction. If you need proof, try playing your favorite game or watching your favorite movie with the volume turned right down. Intelligent implementation of sound can yield great joy to the users, making for a more wholesome user experience beyond visual appeal. All that it takes is to put the right sounds in the right places.
UX Design
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