Orbis – VR Travel Experience
VR travel platform delivering immersive 360° experiences for education, tourism, and remote exploration.
ROLE
Product Designer
TEAM
6 people · Project Manager · Backend Developer · DevOps · UI/UX Designer · QA · Unity Developer
SCOPE
Research · Team Leading · Visual Design · Prototyping · UI/UX Design · Design System · Testing
TIMELINE
Q2 2023
Orbis – VR Travel Experience
VR travel platform delivering immersive 360° experiences for education, tourism, and remote exploration.
ROLE
Product Designer
TEAM
6 people · Project Manager · Backend Developer · DevOps · UI/UX Designer · QA · Unity Developer
SCOPE
Research · Team Leading · Visual Design · Prototyping · UI/UX Design · Design System · Testing
TIMELINE
Q2 2023
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Faster redesign delivery
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Fewer developer clarification requests
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App rating improved
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Faster redesign delivery
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Less time to understand key interactions
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Fewer developer clarification requests
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App rating improved
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OVERVIEW
VR Travel Experience
Orbis is a VR travel experience for Meta Quest that transports users to remote natural wonders through high-fidelity environments built with real video and photogrammetry
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OVERVIEW
VR Travel Experience
Orbis is a VR travel experience for Meta Quest that transports users to remote natural wonders through high-fidelity environments built with real video and photogrammetry
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CHALLENGES
Optimize VR Immersion
Designing a VR app that balances realism and performance—delivering cinematic detail without long load times, while keeping navigation intuitive for first-time VR users
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CHALLENGES
Optimize VR Immersion
Designing a VR app that balances realism and performance—delivering cinematic detail without long load times, while keeping navigation intuitive for first-time VR users
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USER PERSONA
Curious Explorers
VR users aged 16–70 seeking immersive travel experiences from home, including older users and those with limited mobility
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USER PERSONA
Curious Explorers
VR users aged 16–70 seeking immersive travel experiences from home, including older users and those with limited mobility
Target Audience
Travel enthusiasts, VR newcomers, wellness/relaxation seekers
Pain point
Traditional travel limitations (cost, distance); VR experiences often too game-centric or complex
Personal goals
Experience remote destinations in VR simply and comfortably; enjoy effortless exploration
Target Audience
Travel enthusiasts, VR newcomers, wellness/relaxation seekers
Pain point
Traditional travel limitations (cost, distance); VR experiences often too game-centric or complex
Personal goals
Experience remote destinations in VR simply and comfortably; enjoy effortless exploration
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RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
Accessibility Testing
I reviewed VR travel apps, tested interactive UI in VR for non-gamers, and assessed asset-streaming methods for large environment
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RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
Accessibility Testing
I reviewed VR travel apps, tested interactive UI in VR for non-gamers, and assessed asset-streaming methods for large environment
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DELIVERABLES
Core Features
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DELIVERABLES
Core Features
Immersive Environment Engine
VR app built on Unity for Meta Quest platforms, optimized for remote destinations
High-Fidelity Real-World Locations
Detailed photogrammetry and video-based scenes of natural sites
User-Friendly Navigation UI
Simple VR interface designed for users of all ages and experience levels
Adaptive Content Streaming
Downloadable asset bundles and on-demand loading to manage headset memory & performance
Cross-Platform Readiness
Architected for future expansion to other VR headsets and platforms
Immersive Environment Engine
VR app built on Unity for Meta Quest platforms, optimized for remote destinations
High-Fidelity Real-World Locations
Detailed photogrammetry and video-based scenes of natural sites
User-Friendly Navigation UI
Simple VR interface designed for users of all ages and experience levels
Adaptive Content Streaming
Downloadable asset bundles and on-demand loading to manage headset memory & performance
Cross-Platform Readiness
Architected for future expansion to other VR headsets and platforms
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SOLUTION
Seamless Virtual Tours
My Team & I created a VR travel app that brings distant landscapes to life in minutes. Orbis combines realism, comfort, and ease of use—making immersive exploration accessible to everyone
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SOLUTION
Seamless Virtual Tours
My Team & I created a VR travel app that brings distant landscapes to life in minutes. Orbis combines realism, comfort, and ease of use—making immersive exploration accessible to everyone
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