UX Writing and Content Design for Apple Vision Pro

Issue #264 (Feb 7th, 2024)

Author

Yuval Keshtcher
February 07, 2024

UX Writing and Content Design for Apple Vision Pro and more 🕶️

Digital experinces are changing.

Eevery.

Single.

Day.

Let’s dive in and suss out how we (UX writers, AKA Content Designers) can prepare ourselves for what’s to come for spatial computing and Apple Vision Pro.

  • A chance to sign up for our AI and Content Design event (Feb 8th - tomorrow!) 🎤

  • A collection of great reads about the UX of AR, VR, and XR 📰

  • An up-close look at the new Apple Vision Pro 🕶️

  • Have you taken the Salary Survey? Help us help you! Take it now 💰

  • Sign up for our upcoming Free Future Proof Events 🎟️

  • A look at the intersections of AI and XR 🤖

Articles 📰

Here are a few top-notch reads to help you get the words and experiences in these new worlds right.

Writing for the Future: Crafting Engaging Content for VR and AR

As virtual and augmented reality technologies continue to evolve, the need for compelling and immersive content is becoming increasingly…

medium.com/@infoaboutwillsimon/writing-for-the-future-crafting-engaging-content-for-vr-and-ar-7cb6757a7056

The Usability of Augmented Reality

AR features in mobile apps are plagued by usability issues such as poor discoverability and findability of items with AR, low-visibility instructions, or vague icons and signifiers.

www.nngroup.com/articles/ar-ux-guidelines

The User Experience of Virtual Reality

A curated list of resources to help you on your journey into the User Experience of Virtual Reality

www.uxofvr.com

UX Writing for AR — The Cat Version

As Dropbox UX writer John Saito puts it, “The goal of UX writing is to not have your words be noticed, so it becomes a seamless experience.”

UX for VR: Creating immersive user experiences

Now, there’s also UX for VR, a fully immersive 3-dimensional experience where you can experience things like sight, sound, touch, and depth.

www.uxdesigninstitute.com/blog/ux-for-vr

Microsoft Mesh is now Generally Available! 

Microsoft Mesh and Mesh in Teams (Immersive Spaces) are two innovative solutions that bring virtual connections to life and enable people to connect and collaborate in immersive and engaging ways –…

mymetaverseday.com/2024/01/24/mesh-ga

Learn by Watching 👀

It’s old, but it’s gold. If it has crossed your mind that we UX professionals might need to learn more about AR…this one’s for you.

Microcopy 🤏

In light of the announcement that Apple was dropping 600 new apps for the Vision Pro, we took a little trip to the App Store this week 🍎.

Interestingly, we bumped into two very different examples of  UX writing.

One that was the typical Apple we all know. Smooth, simple, and right to the point. The other a less-than-characteristic wall of text.

Kicks & Giggles 🍿

Where AI and XR Intersect 🤖

The more we can learn about AI and all things XR, the better our writing for those experiences can be. We’ve rounded up some of the best articles out there to start you on your way.

Check these out 👇.

Unlocking the Future: How XR is Redefining UX and UI in the Age of AI

Imagine a world where you can put on glasses or a headset and suddenly, you’re walking on Mars, sitting in a classroom on the other side of…

medium.com/@faeeza_adams/unlocking-the-future-how-xr-is-redefining-ux-and-ui-in-the-age-of-ai-036ea34889ba

Adobe brings Lightroom and Firefly AI to the Apple Vision Pro

Generate images using AI and edit them, all in augmented reality.

www.theverge.com/2024/2/2/24059011/adobe-firefly-ai-image-generator-lightroom-apps-apple-vision-pro

The Intersections Of Artificial Intelligence And Extended Reality | ARPost

Artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies aren’t in some fight to the finish. These technologies complement each other and grow together.

arpost.co/2023/06/21/intersections-artificial-intelligence-xr

Apple Vision Pro - The Scoop 🍧

This week, the big news is the release of Apple’s Vision Pro. Check out this walkthrough to see the UX for yourself. Then check out this more humorous review.

Thinking of making a purchase? 💲 Read on! 👇

Apple Vision Pro vs. Meta Quest 3: How much does $3,500 really get you?

You'd be surprised how similar the Vision Pro is to Quest 3.

mashable.com/article/apple-vision-pro-vs-meta-quest-3

Events 🎟️

AI in UX Content Design event February 8th (yes…tomorrow!) Get your seat.

We would love for you not to join us.

Future Proof Event Series 👇

If you haven’t checked out our Free Future Proof events, you’re missing out. Check out who’s joining us in the coming months and reserve your seats! 🪑

We plan to host an event EVERY SINGLE WEEK so watch out.

Book Recs 📚

As we keep changing what “reality” looks like and finding new ways to engage with our world, this book has come to mind a few times. Perhaps a revised edition will come out someday.

In the meantime, this is an amazing read. If you’re looking to add elements of gamification to a digital experience, VR, AR, or not, I highly recommend you take a minute and explore Jane McGonigal’s work.

Salary Survey 💵

Have you taken the Salary Survey yet? A few minutes of your time will help us gather information that could benefit you in the long run.

Once we have enough participants, we’ll be able to crunch the numbers and put together some data that you (and your peers) will be able to use the next time you’re negotiating your salary or on the job hunt.

UX Writing Jobs 👩‍💻

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level or senior role, we’ve got them all. We’re constantly updating the job board, so keep on checking!

That’s All For Now 👋

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Until next time👋,

Yuval Keshtcher and UXWH team