Virtual Drawer

Virtual Drawer introduces a new interaction paradigm for how users can launch and manage their XR utility apps.

Role

Role

XR Prototyper
Interaction Designer

XR Prototyper
Interaction Designer

Tools

Tools

Bezi
ShapesXR
Open Brush

Bezi
ShapesXR
Open Brush

Collaborator(s)

Collaborator(s)

Jingle Chen
Swetha Konduru

Jingle Chen
Swetha Konduru

Duration

Duration

12/2024 - 01/2025

12/2024 - 01/2025

Challenge

As XR enthusiasts, we’ve noticed that many current XR utility tools feel disconnected from our physical environments. They often rely on flat, 2D interfaces, missing opportunities for richer spatial interactions.

What is Virtual Drawer?

Virtual Drawer introduces a new interaction paradigm for how users can launch and manage their XR utility apps. The drawer is designed to feel like a natural extension of any physical or virtual setup. When closed, the drawer appears as an abstract bar that responsively adapts to its environment. Its responsive design allows it to conform to different workspaces, curving to match the shape of a circular desk or aligning straight along a rectangular one.