ShapesXR Spatial Design Prototyping Tool Introduces Advanced Animation Features

Why am I even talking about ShapesXR? Ah, right, it’s this funky little thing in the world of 3D and XR—and they’re now jazzing it up with animations. I mean, who knew you could bring so much life to a prototype? It’s like giving CPR to a piece of tech. Anyway, they threw in this animation doodad that’s all about frames and magic—no coding spells needed.

Now, they say (they being the studio folks) it’s super easy. Some frame-based animation business lets everything flow like a river. You’ve got your UI dancing around, maybe telling stories. Or maybe your VR hand waves? How cool is that? It’s supposed to make these prototypes all “whoa, that’s… immersive” and stuff. I mean, I guess I see it?

Picture this—I’m supposed to tell you what you can do with it. Tip of my tongue—interactive gestures, immersive happenings. That’s what they’re pitching. Makes it sound like a playground, right?

And wait, there’s more. Their CEO, Inga (this animation maestro, I presume) says, “Animation’s our thing, man.” Apparently, they’ve been dreaming of this, and now boom—it’s here in ShapesXR. Like, snap your fingers and rapid prototype your way into a creative haze without compromising speed. Sounds like a dream I once had about flying.

You can actually get the gang together in real-time with this Animation thing. Doesn’t matter what gadget you’re on—it’s like a party. Flip-flop between a screen and a VR headset, be it Quest or Pico. It’s like the Swiss army knife of prototyping spaces.

Oh, and before I forget—there are these bite-sized tutorials with some virtual guide showing you the ropes. Seems handy, like having a GPS for your animation journey.

ShapesXR dropped onto the scene back in 2021, though they’re tossing it out there for free on platforms like the Horizon Store—if you’ve got Quest 2 or above, that is. But don’t get your hopes too high; freebies come with strings. Limited spaces, limited states—basically, they keep you on a tight leash unless you go for the Business bling.

So, yeah, this app’s like a circus. Dive in, if you dare. Or perhaps just ponder, like me.