Hybrid Reality
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Hybrid Reality
Hybrid Reality is a design concept in spatial computing where digital objects and environments are placed in the same space as physical ones, so users can interact with both at the same time. Designers can use Hybrid Reality to create spaces where a digital chair can be placed next to a real table, or a digital sculpture can be viewed from different angles in a real room. This approach helps designers test how digital and physical things work together before making anything real. Hybrid Reality lets designers use simple hand movements or voice commands to move or change digital objects in real space, which can help with planning and showing ideas to others. This blending of digital and real spaces helps designers see how their work will look and feel in the real world, making it easier to make decisions and changes quickly.
spatial computing, digital-physical integration, interactive environments, real-time visualization, mixed media design
CITATION : "Kevin Green. 'Hybrid Reality.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/hybrid-reality?E=482667 (Accessed on October 13, 2026)"
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