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Foundations
Intro to immersive design
Overview
Key considerations
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User considerations
Online safety and privacy
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Physical health and safety
Overview
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Shared Spatial Anchors
Boundaryless
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Passthrough
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Audio
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Localization and the human auditory system
3D Audio spatialization
Listening devices
Environmental modeling
Sound design for immersive experiences
Mixing scenes for immersive experiences
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Design immersive experiences

Explore our comprehensive collection of Meta Horizon OS human interface guidelines tailored to assist developers in crafting exceptional user experiences.
Foundations
Intro to immersive design
Learn foundational concepts of immersive design, including passthrough, scene understanding, and spatial anchors.
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Key considerations
Explore key considerations for immersive experiences, including eliminating physical constraints and using the environment as a canvas.
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Glossary
Understand essential Meta Horizon OS terminology to ensure clear and consistent communication.
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Localization
Learn best practices for app localization, including planning, UI design, string management, and testing to effectively reach a global audience.
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Health and safety guidelines
Discover guidelines for creating immersive, engaging immersive experiences that meet users’ expectations and help protect them in combined physical and virtual worlds.
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Accessibility
Explore strategies for designing accessible experiences, including considerations for mobility, vision, hearing, and interaction to accommodate diverse users.
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Interactions
Input modalities
Get an overview of the variety of input modalities supported by Meta Horizon OS.
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Output modalities
Get an overview of the variety of output modalities supported by Meta Horizon OS.
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Head movement
Explore the use of head movements as an input method, covering its usage, key terminology, tech and design best practices.
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