Metaverse: A Platform for Designers

Abstract

The introduction of games such as Roblox, Minecraft, and others proves that the metaverse concept has been around for a few decades. Mark Zuckerberg's recent development has broadened the meaning of the term "metaverse" and drawn more attention. To put it simply, the Metaverse is the internet in three dimensions. However, not everyone understands this simple comparison. As in the early days of the internet, not everyone understands the mechanism, the possibilities, the risks, and the limitations. This study aims to identify potential opportunities that can benefit the design field. Our research investigates the idea and concept of the Metaverse and the features and what the design field can offer in this domain. Design fields like fashion, architecture and advertising are among the potential targets. In this paper, we present the potential of the Metaverse for designers, beginning with a study of critical characteristics and features. The possible opportunity and challenges for the design field is then discussed, and finally, we conclude its future direction.

The Meta-Metaverse: Ideation and Future Directions

“…One of the ways it can be applied is by creating virtual showrooms or design studios, which would allow designers to showcase their work to clients in a virtual environment. This would enable clients to explore and interact with the designs in a more immersive way, aiding them in their decision-making [104,105]. Another way the Metaverse can be used in interior design is by utilizing virtual reality technology to create immersive, interactive design experiences.…”

İşletmelerin Stratejik Planlama ve Karar Alma Süreçlerinde Metaverse Teknolojisinin Yönetim Bilgi Sistemleri Üzerine Katkıları

“…Izani et al (2022) tried to identify potential opportunities and challenges that could benefit Metaverse technologies and design. To this end, they reviewed visual design areas and potential targets.…”