
305HUDs in Virtual Environments
15.4.3 seTTing The mood WiTh a hud
“Carry the concept through the design” are words to live by. A little window dressing can help the content
maker set up the mental space in a user’s mind for immersion and the creation of Flow. For instance, sup-
pose you have designed a region that is a replica of the senate in ancient Rome. In fact, you have even set it
up so that togas are required to be worn by the visitors to further enhance the immersion. Think how much
a teleport HUD that looks like an old map or inlaid mosaic would add to this experience. Carry your design
forward onto the screen and completely embrace ...