Voyease Virtuele Reisinterface by Zilian Li

Voyease Virtuele Reisinterface by Zilian Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in IJzer in Interface-, Interactie- en Gebruikerservaring Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerInterface· 2025

Voyease Virtuele Reisinterface

by Zilian Li

Client: Ambiwishes Technology

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Interface Category

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The Design

About Voyease Virtuele Reisinterface

VoyEase is een gebruikerservarings- en interactieontwerp gemaakt voor een virtueel reisplatform. De interface ondersteunt mensen die door leeftijd, gezondheid of afstand niet persoonlijk kunnen reizen. Live begeleiding, realtime visuele deling, spraakinvoer en sensorische feedback stellen elke gebruiker in staat om echte bestemmingen vanuit een ikperspectief te verkennen. Een op wensen gebaseerd systeem vormt elke reis rondom de doelen en gevoelens van de reiziger. De modulaire interface past zich aan slimme brillen, mobiele apparaten en grote schermen aan. Het doel is om isolatie te verminderen en verkenning inclusiever te maken.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Voyease Virtuele Reisinterface is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Voyease Virtuele Reisinterface wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Voyease Virtuele Reisinterface wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: VoyEase is a user experience and interaction design created for a virtual travel platform. It helps people who cannot travel in person to explore real destinations in a more emotional and human way. The design presents live guidance, visual sharing, and sensory feedback as key features that support personal journeys. Through a wish based system, each trip is shaped to reflect the goals and feelings of the traveler, creating a meaningful and personal experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: The design features a modular interface adaptable to smart glasses, mobile devices, and large displays. It supports real time streaming, voice input, ambient color adaptation, and sensory feedback. Screen sizes range from 375 x 812 px to 1920 x 1080 px.
Tags: Virtual travel, Remote exploration, User experience design, Interaction design, Sensory interface, First person perspective, Inclusive design, Emotional connection, Smart glasses, Real time communication
Production Technology: The design combines minimalist futurism with emotional cues, aiming for a clear interface with warm visuals and dynamic micro interactions. It was developed through user journey mapping, prototyping, and scenario based testing. Focused on visual structure, information flow, and contextual realism, VoyEase offers a more authentic and personal interaction between people and places.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was creating a remote travel experience that feels personal and emotionally real. It was hard to balance immersive interaction with visual clarity for users with different needs. Simulating smell was especially limited, as only a few common scents could be used. Social issues like loneliness and inclusion also pushed the design beyond functional goals.
Research: This design is based on qualitative research focused on making virtual travel more human and inclusive. We studied needs of people who cannot travel due to health or age through interviews and scenario testing. Tools included journey mapping and low fidelity prototypes. Results showed a desire for real time connection, emotional presence, and sensory detail. These findings shaped a more personal and accessible user experience.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the increasing challenges of aging, isolation, and limited access to travel. Many people are unable to explore the world due to health, distance, or time. VoyEase reimagines remote travel as an interactive and sensory rich experience. It draws on advances in wearable devices and digital communication to create meaningful connections between travelers and real places. This approach makes exploration more inclusive, personal, and emotionally engaging.
Project Duration: The project was developed between January 2023 and April 2023
Operation Flow: Users start by selecting or submitting a place they wish to explore. A guide responds and begins a live tour using smart glasses. The traveler watches from a first person view, interacts by tapping on the screen or speaking simple voice commands, and receives sensory feedback like sound and smell. The interface adjusts at each step to keep the experience personal and immersive.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Ambiwishes Technology, 2023.
Team Members: Zilian Li
Image Credits: Zilian Li