The possibilities and challenges of designing AR games, by a HoloLens developer
The developer of Young Conker and Fragments describes what's possible with the HoloLens augmented-reality headset – and what's not.
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Don’t believe (all) the martech hype
While advances in marketing technology can help you discover, track and engage customers in new ways, don’t be fooled into thinking martech is the silver bullet for all your marketing needs.
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How do deal with Nightmare Clients
Design studio heads reveal (now-hilarious) horror stories of their worst clients – and reveal practical advice on how to cope.
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Microsoft shows how HoloLens Actiongrams can have you watching TV with a zombie pal
By mixing video and virtual objects, the HoloLens Actiongram app is capable of creating some genuinely great content - which you can check out here.
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Intel is developing a RealSense-based version of Microsoft's HoloLens
A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Intel is independently building an augmented reality, 'HoloLens'-style device.
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Soon every computer, appliance and vehicle will have a conversational UI (just like Barbie)
Mike Elgan discuses how this Barbie doll is preparing your child for the future.
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14 things you need to know about SEO-friendly site design
Search engine optimization experts bust four common myths about search friendly website design and share best practices for SEO in 2016.
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300 years of Shakespeare illustrations to see and download
The British Library’s digitised, public domain archive includes drawings, engravings and miniature paintings that can be used freely.
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Nadine Chahine on the how best to use typography on the web, on your phone and on your wrist
Monotype’s new type director discusses how the use of type is changing dramatically on the web, in apps and even on wearables.
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How Clearleft redesigned Penguin’s website
Clearleft tells us about designing an author-led site for Penguin (and Puffin and Ladybird) after the publisher merged with Random House.
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People trusted this robot in an emergency, even when it led them astray
How do we stop humans putting so much faith in technology?
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This student accommodation brand is a breath of fresh air
SomeOne designs branding that avoids student clichés in what is usually a “condescending” sector.
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Six Flags teams up with Samsung for virtual reality roller coasters
If being flung through the air isn't terrifying enough, you'll soon be able to slap on a Gear VR headset for a completely different experience.
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Here are the first amazing games and apps for Microsoft's HoloLens
What, no Minecraft? Thankfully, there are a few other nifty apps and games to get excited about.
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Why HTC's Vive VR headset offers a completely different experience – both for users and creators
Daryl Atkins – who's created VR experiences for Bjork, the BBC and Red Bull – explains how you have to think differently about a VR system that lets you move round the room.
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See Facebook, NASA and Microsoft's code turned into interactive artworks
Braintree reimagines any GitHub code - including your own - as unique animated shapes.
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Microsoft leak shows how its HoloLens AR headset could help creatives
The leak is a tutorial for Actiongram, an app where you can create mixed reality videos.
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What is Business Design – and why is it the most important design job of the future?
Fjord's business design director explains why applying design principles – and skills – to business is the next big thing for both industries (and maybe you too).
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VR design: How to create incredible, immersive VR and 360-degree projects
Leading VR companies who've created 360-degree video and animation projects for VR and the web reveal the approaches and techniques behind their best work.
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The 8 daily habits of designers and artists, illustrated by Sam Island
Do you match the profile of your average creative?