Meta Quest
Role
UI/UX Designer & Researcher
Problem
Timeline
September - December 2023, 12 weeks
Collaboration
2 Designers’ 1 Researcher
Metaquest’s Oculus is just like any other gaming system, but cooler. Committed to transcending the limitations of traditional 2-D experiences and continually exploring innovative ways to bring people closer together. The company;’s strengths lies in the diversity of perspectives represented by our user base, shaping the technologies developed.
Project Type
Final Project
Having your VR and gaming necessities on hand is essential.
SWOT Analysis
Before anything, I did a SWOT analysis to discover the basic pros and cons of the brand and its’ interface.
As a current user of the product, and although satisficing, I have recognized some pain points while navigating (or trying to, at least) the interface.
How can VR gaming be made easier?
Usability Test
Usability testing identified app issues: multiple journey challenges.
The objective is to get hand-on experience with those using the app. This way, we have more tangible research to work off of during the initial sketching phase.
Card Sorting
Clear breakdown of each page within the interface before redesign
This is the last step prior to wireframing. The purpose of card sorting is to see where everything is analyze the grid and reorganizing based on importance.
Challenge
This is not a re-design of the whole interface, but a re-design for 3 key-features.
The objective is not to go overboard. Creating an outline or design approach will aid in organization and understanding what to change and what to keep static.
Features
Intro Survey
Asking users their likes, dislikes, wants & needs. This will help curate content on the game store, homepage ect.
Rapid Wireframes
Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Bookmark Feature
Right now, the user only has the option to subscribe to an event, we need a bookmark system to keep future events for the user.
Homepage
Main page is named ‘Explore, this creates confusion for the user.
I created individual wireframes for the features, then reviewed and I discussed with the professor.
In addition to the three features, I also re-designed the homepage and the profile page.
Low-fidelity prototype addressing usability issues
Following the creation of the rapid wireframes, I identified and singled out the features I found favorable. Subsequently, I refined my selection with valuable input from the professor.
Style Guide
Mid/High Fidelity Prototypes
Future Steps
More research & user feedback has clarified pain points.
Takeaways
1.Facilitate more user testing, exploring a wide range of users of all ages for better analysis of the interface.
2.Extend the platform to be accessible to the public for those who do not have the Oculus headset, but want to further look into what it would be like.
3.Expand app to be accessible for all other virtual reality devices.
Delivering and making design decisions while relying on existing assets and components
Redesigning the Metaquest Oculus app has been a beneficial experience, learning the importance of research and how to make exceptional design decisions. This assignment is not about re-designing the whole interface, but about re-designing the most prominent pain points.
