A Journey Through Nepal's First Virtual World "NepVerse"

Problems / Goals

• People are interested in visiting exhibitions and events but are unable to due to busy schedules or external factors such as pandemics.
• Businesses are unable to showcase their products or services physically in these situations.
• The goal is to create a virtual environment where businesses can rent space for exhibitions, concerts, and movie halls.

Our Process

Our process includes following each and every step, from ideation to prototyping to usability studies in a thorough way. We used many iterations to come up with the desired output. Our brains and thoughts are open to every outcome possible.

Brainstorming and ideation :

By brainstorming, We came up with some ideas that can be implemented in the app, such as the Multiplayer option where users can join a server and chat with existing users. It would be like any other Social platform but with an immersive experience. I was pretty confused about the exploring part like how you will explore the virtual spaces so I took some inspiration from Decentraland and other games like Pub-g.  And another main feature is users can buy the showcased products within the virtual interface.

We used a Five Ws and How  Q/A Process (From Solving Product Design Exercises - Book) to gather the requirements for MVP.

Prototyping :

After the requirements were ready we started to Sketch and prototype ideas. from pen and paper to grey boxing inside the unity game engine.

Features of Nepverse

Multi-Player:

Nepverse allows multiple players to engage with each other in the virtual world. Users can interact with each other, explore different scenes, and enjoy a variety of activities together.

Portals:

The platform features portals that allow users to navigate between different areas within the metaverse easily. The virtual spaces are intuitive and make it easy for users to move around.

Group Chat:

The application includes a group chat feature that enables users to communicate with each other in real-time. This is especially useful when exploring different scenes or participating in group activities.

Voice Call:

In addition to group chat, NepSpace also includes a voice call feature. This allows users to communicate more effectively and naturally with each other, creating a more immersive experience.

Multiple Scenes:

Nepverse offers a variety of scenes to explore, from exhibition halls and concert halls to outdoor environments. Each scene is unique and provides different opportunities for users to engage with the platform.

Concert Hall, Exhibition Hall, Outdoor scene, and more...

Mobile App:

It is available on both web and mobile platforms, enabling users to engage with the platform from anywhere at any time. The mobile app is designed to be user-friendly and easy to use, ensuring a seamless experience for users on the go.