Ahmad Mujtaba’s Post

Steve Jobs prioritized customer experience first, a principle that can be applied to #videogames as well. Why? It’s never about the tech specs; players buy an experience, players buy and play a game to fulfill their wants and needs. This is a fundamental strategy applicable to both startups and large enterprises alike: identify your customers' challenges and provide solutions. For example, a game with high-end graphics alone means very little to 99% of players if it is not fun, fun with friends or inaccessible in terms of technical requirements. I would argue most(if not all) genre defining and defying games started out from a customer/player first approach. An approach where the developers may have been inspired by a movie or even other games, and wanted to replicate that experience and make it better for them to play, either alone or with their friends. Most of these games were also conceived by studios that did not have to cater to the needs of public shareholders. I wonder how significant of a factor that could be. “A lot of companies do things because it’s technically possible. But in the end, nobody cares. Nobody wants to buy them.” - Steve Jobs

Some of you may remember that I was eagerly sharing updates about a secret VisionOS project that I had been working on since the announcement of the Apple Vision Pro last year (yes, despite my early skepticism about the AVP's design and UX). It was an exciting and ambitious journey, but unfortunately, the project was canceled last month. While I won’t delve into specifics, I’ve gained valuable insights from this project that I want to share. In the fast-paced world of startups, it's essential to align projects with the company’s evolving goals. Sometimes, despite everyone's best efforts, a project may no longer fit within that broader vision. While it’s disappointing, it's also a reality of working in such a dynamic environment as startups. One of my biggest takeaways is the importance of being proactive in communication. When you notice something that feels off: don't ignore that red flag. It’s crucial to bring up your concerns with your leaders early. It doesn't matter the scale of concern, for small things can bubble up and boil over causing larger issues. Yet, even when a project doesn’t reach the finish line, there’s immense value in the experience. Working on this project at Unshut allowed me to collaborate with some truly talented individuals, and I want to take a moment to recognize them. My team members were fantastic people and solid XR engineers, and their dedication was evident in every aspect of our work. Thank you so much to: Giselle Dougan Hadi Rumjahn Kent Engel And, of course, much love and thanks to the rest of the Unshut team. You all are friends for life, and I loved creating spooky sci-fi experiences with you. Thank you to everyone who supported the VisionOS project, codenamed Singlarity, and believed in its potential. While this game isn't getting to see the light of day, I remain hopeful that the future will bring us new games that push the boundaries of what's possible with immersive technology. It's unfortunate that I can't share Singlarity with the world, but I remain passionate about experiences that explore the intersection of XR, generative AI, and social networks, which I believe will have a profound impact on human culture. While this chapter is closing, it’s paving the way for new opportunities. I’m excited to share that I’ll be launching my own indie studio (along with my brothers Maxwell and Nickolas Kosma), and I’m eager to apply the lessons I’ve learned to build something truly special. For now, my studio will focus on traditional game development, building a strong foundation with original IPs and genuinely enjoyable games. As XR technology advances, we plan to gradually shift toward XR (with a focus on location-based experiences), creating the immersive and transformative experiences I've always envisioned. Though, if you have a consulting need for XR (or games) we'd be more than happy to chat. An official studio announcement is coming towards the end of the month. Stay tuned!

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🎮 Innovation Games: A Game-Changer in Product Development 🎮 In the realm of product development, engaging stakeholders and users is crucial. One innovative approach that has been gaining traction is the use of Innovation Games. These are collaborative, game-like activities that make the process of product development more interactive and fun. Let’s dive into a couple of examples: 🌳 Prune the Product Tree: Imagine a tree representing your product. The branches are different feature areas and the leaves are individual features. Participants add or remove leaves, effectively prioritizing features. It’s like being in a garden, pruning your tree to keep it healthy and beautiful. 💰 Buy a Feature: In this game, participants are given a limited budget to ‘purchase’ their most desired features. It’s like being in a marketplace, deciding what to buy with the money you have. This game helps to understand what features users value the most. These games provide valuable insights while keeping everyone engaged. But the fun doesn’t stop here. There are more games you can play: 🎨 Product Box: Participants design a box for the product, deciding what to write and draw to make it attractive. It’s like being an artist, creating a masterpiece that represents the essence of your product. 🚤 Speed Boat: Participants identify what’s slowing down the product (the anchors) and what could speed it up (the propellers). It’s like being on a boat, figuring out how to reach your destination faster. 🕰️ Remember the Future: Participants imagine it’s a future date and the product is successful. They then work backward to identify what made it successful. It’s like time travel but for product success. Let’s illustrate with a story. Imagine you’re developing a new mobile app. You start with the “Prune the Product Tree” game to identify key features. Then, you use “Buy a Feature” to prioritize them. As development progresses, you use “Product Box” to brainstorm marketing strategies. To tackle challenges, you play “Speed Boat”. Finally, you use “Remember the Future” to set a vision for your team. Innovation Games are not just about having fun. They’re about fostering collaboration, generating ideas, and making informed decisions. So, why not give them a try? It might just be the game-changer you need in your product development process! 🎉 #InnovationGames #ProductDevelopment #Collaboration #InteractiveLearning

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◙ Why Flexibility, Scale, and stability matter so much in gaming development: Game Development is fast-paced. The ability to adapt, scale, and maintain stability can often outweigh the allure of a predetermined, predefined solution. While having a structured process in place to assist clients is crucial, it's equally important to prioritize flexibility as a cornerstone of success in the industry. Games thrive on pushing boundaries and exploring new approaches, from groundbreaking mechanics to revolutionary storytelling techniques.  This constant pursuit of innovation demands a flexible approach. What worked yesterday may not necessarily work tomorrow, and developers must be prepared to pivot and evolve alongside emerging trends and technologies. • Flexibility By prioritizing flexibility, development teams can better respond to the gaming landscape's ever-changing demands. Whether integrating new tools, exploring unconventional ideas, or iterating rapidly based on player feedback, a flexible approach empowers developers to stay ahead of the curve and deliver truly transformative experiences. • Scalability Scalability is crucial for ensuring long-term success in gaming development. As projects evolve and expand, scaling resources, infrastructure, and workflows without sacrificing quality or stability becomes critical. • Stability A solid foundation of production and market knowledge provides the stability necessary to navigate the inevitable challenges of game development. By leveraging proven workflows and processes, developers mitigate risks, streamline production pipelines, and deliver consistently high-quality experiences to players. The game industry demands a mindset of flexibility, scalability, and stability, empowering developers to adapt, evolve, and ultimately thrive in an ever-changing landscape. #GameDevTips #GameArt #GameDesign #3DArt #GameDevLife #XDev #GameIndustry #Unity3D #UnrealEngine

UX Sprints is not just a fun game, it's an opportunity to learn about UX Design principles and best practices. Players develop skills in collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking while competing. It's a fun and engaging way to experience the work-life of a UX Designer. Please support UX Sprints and help us make this game a reality! You may refer to the following reward tiers, which are divided into 3 levels. Reward Tiers: Tier 1: Main Game Deck Tier 2: Main Game Decks x 2 Tier 3: Main Game Deck + UX101 Guidebook* To back this project, head to https://bit.ly/ux-sprints #dxlab #cardgame #kickstarter #indiegogo #boardgame #uxdesign #uxuidesign #uiuxdesign #uidesign #crowdfunding #bestkickstarter @bestkickstarter

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"𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘦𝘰!" - Hi3 Network 💻 The Hi3 Network is a community where aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts can dive into the world of VR and augmented reality. When building their website, we wanted to reflect their values and vision of empowering people through technology, cultivating connection, and helping their members turn their ideas into reality. We achieved this through creating an immersive experience, realised through subtle animations, dynamic styles, and interactive elements. Our team loves it when they get to explore elements like this with such freedom - definitely one of our recent favourites! "𝘐𝘵'𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘦𝘰! 𝘞𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘮𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 - 𝘴𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘎𝘦𝘰!" - Steve Molyneaux, Lead Project Manager. We appreciate having been part of helping launch their community and platform, and we wish the team the best of luck in their future. #GeoBrand #Hi3 #WebsiteDevelopment #WebDesign #GeoTeam #webdesign #webdevelopment #userengagement #communitybuilding #entrepreneurship #innovation #technology #VR #augmentedreality #websitedesign #virtualreality #techcommunity #communitybuilding #collaboration

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