Interactivity in virtual reality: Learning from 3D game design tools

Theodoros Dounas

Interactivity in virtual reality: Learning from 3D game design tools

Theodoros Dounas^*

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School of Textiles & Design

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Abstract

The present paper tries to explore the potential of visual-heavy tools in the creation of virtual reality worlds, with an emphasis on tools borrowed from 3d electronic games. Compared to earlier approaches in virtual reality creation the paper focuses on game design tools and provides a basic framework for interaction in virtual reality, based on classic rather than digital representations, which is then expanded using digital representations. In the second part of the paper a game creation tool is assessed based on its potential not only of usability but also on guiding the designer in specific paths to designing virtual worlds. The assessment is based on a case study of interaction design.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Beyond Codes and Pixels
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2012
Editors	Thomas Fischer, Kaustuv De Biswas, Jeremy J. Ham, Ryusuk Naka, Weixin Huang
Pages	223-232
Number of pages	10
Publication status	Published - 2012
Event	17th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia 2012 - Chennai, India Duration: 25 Apr 2012 → 28 Apr 2012

Conference

Conference	17th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia 2012
Abbreviated title	CAADRIA 2012
Country/Territory	India
City	Chennai
Period	25/04/12 → 28/04/12

Keywords

3D game design
Open source
Virtual reality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
Building and Construction

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Dounas, T 2012, Interactivity in virtual reality: Learning from 3D game design tools. in T Fischer, K De Biswas, JJ Ham, R Naka & W Huang (eds), Beyond Codes and Pixels: Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2012. pp. 223-232, 17th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia 2012, Chennai, India, 25/04/12.

Interactivity in virtual reality: Learning from 3D game design tools. / Dounas, Theodoros.
Beyond Codes and Pixels: Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2012. ed. / Thomas Fischer; Kaustuv De Biswas; Jeremy J. Ham; Ryusuk Naka; Weixin Huang. 2012. p. 223-232.

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