What Apple Vision Pro Means for Me

It’s been one month since Apple announced the Vision Pro at WWDC. Since then, I’ve been thinking about what it means to me and how it can change the way I work.

Working in Vision Pro

2D Apps in 3D Space

The aspect that excites me the most is the ability to bring iPhone and iPad apps to the headset. While I already have access to great VR hardware, it’s not ideal for extended work sessions. With Apple’s approach, my work environment will be readily available in Vision Pro. Additionally, the new version of Safari and the ability to work on my MacBook Pro make it an amazing work environment.

Embodied Cognition and Spatial Computing

Embodied cognition, a concept I discovered through the Voices of VR podcast, has intrigued me for years. Using 2D apps in 3D space could allow me to offload some cognitive processing to my body. Instead of relying on memorizing keyboard shortcuts, I can form natural connections between my physical presence and the tasks at hand.

Ergonomics and Posture

Having experienced RSI and spinal issues from years of mouse and keyboard use, traditional setups are no longer viable for me. Currently, I work on a MacBook Pro with a laptop stand over my lap in a comfortable recliner. While this setup relieves pressure on my neck, wrists, and hands, extended periods of sitting like this can strain my back. While Vision Pro won’t solve these issues, I’m excited to explore new postures for work.

Building for Vision Pro

I’m eager to explore the UI/UX possibilities that Vision Pro introduces. Defining what makes a great Spatial Computing app is still a work in progress. I want to contribute to the community in shaping this landscape.

While I may do some native Swift development for Vision Pro, for now most of my efforts are focused on platforms that I already use at Radical Application Development. I’ll be exploring what Vision Pro means for these platforms over the next few months.

What does Vision Pro mean for web app development?

I build and maintain a handful of web apps for my customers. Initially, I don’t anticipate much demand for spatial features, but I’m looking ahead to a future where customers start adopting Vision Pro devices in larger numbers.

What does Vision Pro mean for WordPress?

WordPress remains my preferred tool for building websites, landing pages, and blogs. I’m eager to assist my customers in bringing their content and businesses to the realm of Spatial Computing. How can we continue to bring 3D into the web? How can we break the 2D web out of the browser and into space?

What does Vision Pro mean for Claris and FileMaker Pro?

As for Claris and FileMaker Pro, I develop and maintain internal databases and systems for clients. Many of these customers were the first in line to get iPads and start building with FileMaker Go. A lot depends on the direction that Claris decides to take on Vision Pro. Will FileMaker Go be ported to it? Will they make a whole new app? I have some ideas for Claris that I’ll explore in a future post.

On a more granular level, I’m curious about the new UI controls that will emerge. Will we simply reimplement existing elements like drop-down fields and checkboxes, or will we completely reinvent data interaction? In Canvatorium, I’ll be exploring many ideas about how we interact with data.

I’m excited to spend the next few months uncovering what Spatial Computing means for the way we work.