On past episodes we have discussed the importance of audio and visual in regards to augmented & virtual reality. Kharis O'Connell who is the Head of Product of Archiact VR joins Kevin to discuss why design is such an important aspect to focus on in the AR/VR industry along with the increasingly popular mixed reality space. Archiact VR has a solid set of software available for multiple platforms that you may already be familiar with which you can see here. As someone who lists Apple, Samsung and Nokia as previous companies he has been a part of, Kharis has a strong resume which includes the O'Reilly Media published book titled "Designing for Mixed Reality". Kharis also shares his thoughts on whom is doing things right in regards to currently available hardware and much more. Have a listen and make sure to grab a free copy of "Designing for Mixed Reality" here.   Connect with Kharis O'Connell and Archiact VR online: Website - www.archiactvr.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmtwrkr Email - info@archiactvr.com   Connect with the Vancouver chapter of the VR/AR Association: Live in the Vancouver area in British Columbia? Get connected to the Vancouver chapter of the VR/AR Association to see what events are coming up in the area by visiting the following link: www.thevrara.com/vancouver-chapter   You can also keep up with chapter news on Twitter: @vrara_vancouver   Leave us a voicemail! We invite you to call in and leave us a voicemail leaving feedback, asking questions or looking for exposure for your upcoming events. To call in and do so, call us at: 314-529-1998 Simply call the number above and leave your name, where you are calling from and what your question is or anything else you would like to say and we may play your message on an upcoming episode of Everything VR & AR. **Please keep it clean and keep in mind that long distance & International calling rates may apply**     Subscribe, Follow and Share Feedback To keep up with Everything VR & AR, make sure to subscribe to the show the on your favorite podcast app! Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Pocket Casts Subscribe on Stitcher Radio   You can enter the following RSS link in your favorite podcast app should the show not appear in searches is: http://everythingvrar.libsyn.com/rss   As always, make sure to follow Everything VR & AR on Twitter at @EverythingVRAR and also the VRAR Association on Twitter at @thevrara plus you can join us on Facebook at Facebook.com/vrarassociation.   Would you like to share feedback of the Everything VR & AR show? Email your thoughts to podcast@thevrara.com.     Host Kevin Harvell is a professional podcaster with over 300+ episodes of hosting, co-hosting and producing experience with a primary focus on consumer technology. Current shows Kevin is involved in either by hosting and/or producing include, the Tech Informist and the Who's Who in St. Lou Show.  Kevin also loves spreading his passion for podcasting with others via speaking engagements at technology conferences and helping others launch their own podcasts.