For as long anyone can remember, human beings have looked at the world and wondered, "How do we make it easier, faster, more beautiful? How do we make it better?"
The same is true at work. From physical spaces to collaborative processes to global operations, businesses are constantly on the lookout for ways to tweak, improve or even revolutionise the way they run. And pretty much all of that starts with design.
Because design ultimately is about looking at the world creatively and finding new solutions to old problems. What's exciting now is that mixed reality technologies are giving designers a whole new toolkit to work with.
In this issue, Meta explores how spatial design and technology innovation are changing the way we work – helping to create better working environments and more meaningful outcomes.
Start by stepping inside the offices of the future and see how VR design is literally providing a new dimension. Warm yourself up with a hot take from an expert on the metaverse lessons that businesses can learn from gaming. Meet the extended reality worldbuilder (yes, that's a thing now) bringing MR experiences to life for brands. Learn how the construction industry is solving its multi-billion dollar design issues thanks to a new VR app. And finally, take a look at six of our favourite stories on the business impact of design from around the web.