Embedding Human Values in the Design of Mixed-Reality Technologies

Current mixed reality (MR) designs predominantly prioritise functionality and usability, often overlooking individual's diverse value needs. To create more meaningful MR experiences, this paper aims to address this gap by exploring how human values can be integrated into MR design. We propose a values-based design process and evaluate it through three design workshops considering a remote collaborative learning scenario. By comparing our approach to an existing MR application for collaborative learning, we demonstrate how embedding human values into MR design can lead to more ethical and human-centred outcomes. Our findings contribute to advancing the design and application of MR technologies to be more aligned with people's diverse needs and values.