The new frame of our enterprise information

With Augmented Reality, information is no longer restricted to a paper or screen. The focus of the future of information design will be on presenting information to users in context and using AR technologies. But what are its limitations and how can we exploit its opportunities?

Text by Giuseppe Scavo Christine Perey

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The new frame of our enterprise information

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Augmented Reality (AR), the delivery of information synchronized with the real world surrounding a user, provides an emerging alternative for providing information. By being able to access crucial information in context and in real time, the user can perform complex tasks more quickly and with fewer errors, even with no prior training or experience. By addressing only the current needs of the user, AR-assisted systems will evolve to offer other organizational benefits when implemented in enterprise knowledge products.

AR is the result of combining content, software, hardware and the physical world. When developing AR experiences for enterprise users, the designer must consider the strengths and limitations of the presentation systems available to the user.

AR presentation systems

AR experiences can be delivered through different devices and technologies. When choosing the best system, ...