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Myths about VR
Myths and considerations for the future of VR design through the eyes of an enthusiast user.
The recent buzz around Virtual Reality (VR) due to Apple’s Vision Pro announcement has sparked numerous debates about its future and whether it isolates users from the real world. As someone who has been a VR user for several years, I feel compelled to share my insights and experiences. Especially because I’ve seen too many posts that proclaim a version of “VR is the future” or “VR is isolating” with ill-defined arguments to make either case. Based on my experiences using a VR device for 2 years, trying out various VR headsets, and introducing friends to VR, here are my reflections on the opportunities for designing VR better.
My history with VR
My journey into the world of VR began in 2016 when I first experienced the HTC Vive at a tech conference. Fascinated by the immersive possibilities, I eventually became the proud owner of a VR headset, the Valve Index, in late 2020. During the covid lockdown I was stuck in an apartment in Singapore, and I went through the effort of purchasing and importing one. This device had to be shipped over from the USA, with several weeks of anxious waiting plus shipping & import fees as a result. Going through this effort made me the excited owner of one of the most…
