In 2023, the Mesh team embarked on building spatial audio, a key feature in Mesh’s 2D/3D immersive experiences. Designing in this dynamic realm presented unique challenges particularly due to limited guidance on how to design great immersive experiences that are both user friendly and intuitive.

In our case study, we'll share our journey designing audio experiences and functionality that push the edges of how people meet and communicate in immersive environments. We’ll explore how we brought user experience strategy, 3D design, and immersive audio together to create effective collaborative virtual spaces.

Join Kat Moynahan, who specializes in product strategy, Sasha Belitskaja, an expert in 3D and interaction design, and Aili Niimura, a wizard in spatial audio, from the Microsoft Mesh spatial audio team as they share key moments in the development of Mesh’s spatial audio, and the mindsets, best practices and lessons learned that helped them along the way. See how a clever mix of online tools, working sessions and product reviews brought spatial audio to life and connects 2D and 3D participants in real time.