Virtual Displays for Knowledge Work: Extending or Replacing Physical Monitors for More Flexibility and Screen Space
Leonardo Pavanatto∗, Verena Biener∗, Jennifer Chandran, Snehanjali Kalamkar, Feiyu Lu, John J. Dudley, Jinghui Hu, G. Nikki Ramirez-Saffy, Per Ola Kristensson, Alexander Giovannelli, Luke Schlueter, Jorg Muller, Jens Grubert, and Doug A. Bowman
Project Description
Research Paper published in IEEE VRW (2024) and IEEE TVCG (2025)
This research explored how people use AR and VR virtual displays for knowledge work in public spaces. We found that while XR expands screen space and supports productivity, it also makes users feel more noticeable and raises challenges around comfort, usability, and social acceptability.
My Role
As a research assistant for this project, I
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Conducted a field study with the Microsoft HoloLens
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Managed participant recruitment, study execution, and held contextual interviews
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preformed qualitative analysis on the results
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Co-authored IEEE VRW 2025 paper on user/bystander responses and work effectiveness of virtual monitors
Tools Used: Unity Hub, Taguette