79 posts tagged with "Spatial Computing"

The Architecture of Virtual Environments - Designing for the Metaverse

April 22, 2022

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For the past couple of years, the metaverse has been gaining prominence, prompting architects to consider its implications for our relationship with the physical environment and how can architecture contribute to this new virtual space. Architecture in the metaverse is no longer a fringe subject, having been embraced by established firms. "The metaverse is where much of the architectural action and innovation will be happening in the coming period," says Patrick Schumacher...

Metaverse design toolkit

April 18, 2022

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The concept of a metaverse that became viral at the end of 2021 clearly indicates a digital transformation we are experiencing right now. Metaverse represents a significant part of web 3.0 that promises to blend people’s real and virtual lives. At the same time, right now, Metaverse is more like an early concept, and many designers wonder what tools they can use to design a metaverse experience? In this article, I’ve tried to summarize the most popular tool available on the market that allows you to create a truly immersive experience.

How Cities Are Using Digital Twins Like a SimCity for Policymakers

April 5, 2022

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They may be also one of the more tangible opportunities for cities in the race for the so-called metaverse, an immersive network of virtual worlds that some leaders believe to be the future of urban living. Using 3-D mapping and analysis of static and real-time data, municipalities and businesses are increasingly adopting digital twin technology — although many of its potential uses remain aspirational thus far.

Nespresso creates "enchanting phygital experience for the senses" with Gifts of the Forest campaign

December 21, 2021

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Described by Nespresso as phygital, a combination of physical and digital, the Gifts of the Forest experience is part of Nespresso's Festive For Good campaign. The creative concept intends to reference the rich biodiversity of rainforests and was developed in collaboration with fashion designer Johanna Ortiz. Visitors to Nespresso boutiques worldwide will encounter an "extraordinary showcase" using augmented reality (AR) and sound technology.