Intro to XR Design

Join us at our upcoming event on introduction to XR design on Wednesday, Aug 20 at 6pm!

We are excited to share that Ajay Menon from Autodesk will be sharing in depth on how to design for XR. This is a beginner to intermediate friendly session for those who are interested in learning more about XR designs or would like to dive into how to design the immersive experiences.

We are finalizing the venue details and will announce the location once it's official!

About the talk:
Our current reality and professional landscape are evolving at a rapid pace, thanks to new emerging technologies! As of 2025, there are more than 50 headset manufacturers in the market and 250+ companies globally recognized for their contributions to AR/VR development. By 2030, an estimate of over 23 million jobs would be enhanced by AR/VR technologies worldwide and the global headset market is predicted to cross 143.8 Billion dollars in revenue. Immersive solutions enhanced with AI are set to become the future of all experiences in this new digital era.

Join us for an exciting new session, Intro to XR Design, where we’ll explore the fascinating world of immersive technologies like AR, VR, MR, and understand the nuances of spatial computing. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned professional, this talk will unravel the fundamentals of XR design, showcase inspiring industry examples, and equip you with the mindset, tools, and resources needed to craft immersive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Discover how XR is reshaping industries and learn how you can kickstart your journey in this field. 

Explore the unique challenges of designing for XR, how it differs from building traditional 2D screen-based solutions, and the exciting opportunities it presents for storytelling, problem-solving, and user engagement. Drawing from over a decade of experience across multiple industries and platforms, Ajay will walk us through how to prototype spatial interactions, design 3D environments, and leverage cutting-edge tools to create solutions that captivate and inspire. Whether you’re looking to start your career as an XR designer or simply want to understand the possibilities of immersive technologies, this session will empower you to think big, design boldly, and embrace the limitless potential of XR. 

Step into the future of design with XR and don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and innovate. Let’s build this vision together!

About the Speaker:
Ajay Menon is a senior experience designer building immersive experiences and shaping the future of XR at Autodesk. Based in Toronto, Canada, he joined Autodesk in 2020 after working at Magic Leap and BMW Designworks. Ajay is passionate about emerging technologies, spatial computing, aerospace, games, and solving complex UX problems. He has a dual degree in design and engineering and believes that design can truly transform companies and change culture. Through multi-city living and years of local & global travel, Ajay has developed a unique perspective of the world and people that shapes his approach to design & problem solving. In his free time, he enjoys photography, sketching, art, sci-fi movies, anime, drones, and telling socially relevant stories.

Agenda:

​​​6:00 PM – Doors open

​​​6:30 PM – Intro to XR Design by Ajay

7:15 PM – Q&A

7:30 PM – Connect and clean up

8:00 PM – Wrap up

Kindly note that all contents are subject to change

Agenda

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Hosted By

Solomon Hsu, GDG Organizer

I believe in one mandate in the digital space: Crafting Authentic Digital Experiences for All People.

With that vision, I value digital accessibility and user centric design as the core foundation for all my projects. It is within the users' insights and needs that allow us to build great apps.

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-toronto-presents-intro-to-xr-design/.