Device Setup
As a premium device, Meta Quest 3 set higher expectations for polish and clarity. Onboarding had to match that quality—every animation, interaction, and visual cue needed to feel precise, smooth, and effortless to reflect the device’s premium nature.
Led creative vision and overall art direction for new-user experience and out of box experience from Quest Go to Quest 3.
Role
Motion Designer
Meta Quest OOBE
Year
2020-2023
The Task
The onboarding focused on teaching physical setup through spatial design. We used animated 3D objects to show users how to adjust headset fit and used controller-driven interactions to move through each step.
The goal was clarity through motion, scale, and placement, so users could understand what to do without reading instructions or breaking immersion.
User Journey
Why 3D?
3D was key because it let users see actions at true scale, making headset adjustments and controller interactions immediately understandable.
Pre-OTA is baked on the device in factory. Primary steps were in the PRE-OTA.
Post-OTA allowed us more time and features closer to release of the device.
The Problem
Difficulty understanding step-by-step setup without real-time visual guidance
Too many steps to first VR experience
Early friction hurt confidence and enjoyment
Premium feel. Iridescent look.
Look Dev
The Pieces
3D - Primary
Strap Fitting
Sketch > 3D Lookdev > Substance Materials > Export for GLTF
Animatics
Workflow
Controller Press
IPD Adjustment
2D Fallback
Top Strap Fitting
