The Metaverse has risen dramatically into the spotlight recently. This lecture will explore the cultural background that led to such rise, and discuss why it is so important in the context of design history and future. In addition, we will look at current noteworthy news and content related to this new era.

XR is a technology that connects users to the metaverse. In other words, it can be called the next computing in the metaverse era. XR as next computing, we will talk about how users interact with the metaverse and how the digital experience will be changed. In addition, various examples of XR will be introduced.

In this workshop, we will create an AR prototype using Apple's ‘Reality Composer’. Reality Composer is a powerful tool that makes it easy for users to create interactive augmented reality experiences with no prior 3D experience. It works seamlessly in our tools and on all AR-enabled iPhone and iPad devices.

Adobe Aero is the most intuitive way to build, view, and share immersive AR experiences. Available on iOS, Android(beta) and as a public beta for desktop on Mac and Windows. Adobe Aero has excellent compatibility with other Adobe programs.

1.1. Learn about Anchor An anchor is the real-world reference around which you build your composition. When a user later interacts with a content in an AR app, it looks for a real-world item that matches your anchor, and attaches your content to that. 1.2. Import Content (2D & 3D Contents) You will build a composition by adding, positioning, and configuring 2D & 3D objects. If you have assets from an artist in usdz format, you can drag them directly onto the project canvas. Alternatively, Reality Composer offers a large selection of highly configurable objects that you can use freely in your projects.

Before creating content, we will check the actual use cases where AR is used in the field and check the functions and values of AR technology. Afterwards, you will learn how to use the AR authoring tools(Reality Composer, Aero) through the prepared examples. After following the examples, you can create simple AR contents by yourself.