Future of Web Design With VR — Effect
When it comes to website design, few topics are as exciting as the prospect of virtual reality. Although we’ve all heard of VR, not many understand exactly what the technology has to offer.
How Long Has VR Been Around?
Virtual reality is in no way a new phenomenon. Technologists and inventors have been attempting to create the idea of ‘virtual reality’ from as early as the 1950’s. So why is virtual reality all of a sudden hot topic? The reality is that VR prior to a few years ago, was never accessible on a mainstream level.
There are many reasons this was the case for such a long time, but the main problems were the cost of virtual reality equipment and their size. However, recent years have seen the release of many home VR kits such as the Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard and Daydream.
VR for Everyone:
Virtual reality is becoming a much more affordable option for members of the general public looking to increase their value in areas such as computing, learning, gaming and shopping through a fully immersive VR experience.
No matter what your budget there is a VR system available whether that be a DIY, completely free solution such as Google Cardboard or an HTC Vive, everyone can enjoy the benefits of this emerging technology.
How Does VR Effect Web Design?
The reality is that the 2D web as it stands is not as engaging as it could be. The question here is not will VR make a splash on website design but rather when? VR offers a massive amount of potential when it comes to user experience led websites. This however does not mean that a website needs to be a mayhem of multimedia to benefit from VR.
Let us first consider two of the biggest applications for the internet and then we will discuss how VR support could change them.
Learning and Information Gathering
The internet is essentially the world’s largest learning resource. The internet is now favoured over text books, dictionaries and encyclopedias due to the fact users can access just about anything they need through smart searching.
Take for example websites such as Wikipedia. This resource allows users to look up just about anything and find a detailed page of facts created to build an understanding of the chosen subject.
Imagine the potential VR could have in reimagining the way in which we learn. Instead of reading about the rain forest on line, you are taken on an immersive, guided tour through the plants and animals.
Modern website design has already began incorporating this technology for interactive learning experiences, designed to engage and educate through full level immersion.
On a more commercial level, the idea of entering a different world and gaining a 3-dimensional perspective could be applied to all manner of web sites.
Ecommerce and Other Commercial Applications:
Shopping online is soon to be revolutionized by VR. Let’s first begin with the example of clothes shopping.
Imagine a clothing line allowing shoppers to view their collection by the side of the stage amidst London Fashion Week. Not only would users get a much better understanding of what the clothes look like but imagine how much more likely they are to fall in love with an outfit after seeing it being worn down the catwalk by one of their favourite models.
If a clothing company do not have a fashion show in their immediate calendar, a walk-in wardrobe experience featuring all the outfits from their current line would let users get to better grips with the clothes they have to offer.
Or what about estate agents giving virtual tours of properties rather than in person viewings. Think about how many more people would be able to view the property and the time and money that would be saved on employing someone to conduct these viewings.
With VR the possibilities when it comes to website design with Bhavitra Technologies, really are endless.
How We Can Help
web design services are always incorporating the latest technologies and advancements into our work, we remain ahead of the curve by mastering technologies such as VR before they become mainstream requirements. Give us a call for a free chat today about how our web design company in Bangladesh team can help you.
