Is the Apple Vision Pro Set to be a Design Triumph?
Apple is diving headfirst into the future with its Vision Pro.
They claim that this innovative device ‘marks the beginning of a new era for computing’. Just as the Macintosh revolutionized personal computing and the iPhone did the same for mobile computing, Apple is now bringing an entirely new concept — spatial computing, through the Vision Pro.
This isn’t just a revolutionary product from Apple; it’s an embodiment of a decade’s worth of tech evolution, with each facet of the system redesigned and refined to make this spatial computer a reality. More than a wearable, the Apple Vision Pro is a ski-goggle-like spatial computer you wear.
Housed within this spatial computer is a pioneering software, the world’s first spatial operating system, dubbed visionOS. It allows users to control content and apps intuitively — with their eyes, hands, and voice. With this, Apple opens up an “infinite canvas”, promising a range of applications, from a personal cinema to immersive 3D environments and multitasking workspaces.
Apple also takes a giant leap forward with its first-ever 3D camera, enabling lifelike interactions during FaceTime calls. This and several other advanced features are made possible by two ultra-high-resolution displays, a low-latency silicon R1 chip, and the Spatial Audio system that delivers stunning sound-to-space synchronization.
Even with the complexities of the technology involved, Apple has ensured the wearable’s aesthetics and comfort by using advanced materials and designing the device to be flexible and adaptive to individual users. They’ve also addressed concerns of user disconnect with their EyeSight feature, allowing Vision Pro users to stay in touch with reality even while enjoying the device’s offerings.
“Nothing less than a genuine leapfrog in capability and execution”
Matthew Panzarino, Techcrunch
Design experts have praised Apple’s execution, calling it “perfect”, “clean”, and “modern”, a fitting description for a product that represents a significant technological leap. The Vision Pro marks Apple’s confident entry into the much-anticipated spatial computing landscape, bringing their ambition, vision, and investment to the forefront.
While the price tag of $3499 is hefty, Apple is betting big on the device’s appeal, banking on its advanced technology and planning with future iterations of Vision Pro.
The Vision Pro isn’t just a device; it’s an ecosystem that will serve both creators and users.
The potential of this new technology is immense, with designers expected to play a crucial role in its success by developing applications that will define the device’s capabilities. While the exact impact on the design community is yet to be fully understood, Vision Pro opens up new realms of possibilities for innovative design, creation, and interaction across the creative industries. The device seems poised to pave the way for a new era defined by the seamless integration of digital and physical realities.
