Universal Methods of Design

RESEARCH METHOD

77 Simulation Exercises

Simulation exercises are deep approximations of human or environmental conditions, designed to forge an immersive, empathic sense of real-life user experiences.

Simulation exercises have an established history across various professions. Flight simulators have long been used for military, aircraft, and NASA training, and driving simulators have been used for driver’s education. Virtual worlds simulate real-world conditions, placing people in situations that test their response time, decision making, or interactions. Students of medicine and physical or occupational therapy commonly spend time in wheelchairs ...