Högskolan i Skövde

This final project presents the development of a prototype of an interface to support remote design reviews within the IPS IMMA software. With a user experience perspective, the study explores how design reviews can be conducted directly in IPS IMMA instead of relying on external videoconferencing tools. The proposed prototype shows how asymmetric collaboration, a setup where participants join the same collaborative session using different devices and interfaces (such as immersive virtual reality headsets or standard 2D screens), can address challenges specific to remote design reviews. 

The research followed a human-centred design approach, structured according to the Double Diamond method. Insights were obtained through a literature review, ideation sessions, and observations of real-world design reviews workflows. A dual-modality prototype was developed using Figma (2D interface) and ShapesXR (3D immersive interface). The concept was evaluated through an expert review and student interviews, focusing on arbitrary design decisions and the understanding of the interface developed. 

The results indicated that the prototype is understandable for the users and offers functionalities that could reduce collaboration friction situations by enabling clear idea sharing, supporting different roles and perspectives without compromising mutual understanding, and the independence of navigation of each participant who uses the interface. 

In conclusion, the final project demonstrates with a theoretical view that integrating asymmetric collaboration into remote design reviews can enhance communication, task clarity and decision-making. This should be tested with a functional software of the interactive prototype proposed in the future. The prototype provides a foundational concept for future implementation within IPS IMMA, offering a direction for improving remote design reviews.