Niantic Studio: Spatial Anchoring

2024·Product Designer, Creative Technologist, Prototyper

Project overview

Spatial anchoring in Niantic Studio lets developers place AR experiences at real-world locations using Visual Positioning System (VPS) technology. The workflow connects location selection with spatial placement and alignment, supported by interactive examples that demonstrate location-anchored AR.

Key work

Designed the end-to-end developer workflow for VPS integration
Defined UI patterns and spatial tools for placement and alignment
Built interactive demos with real-time physics and procedural effects
Produced guides and videos to showcase capabilities.
Partnered with engineering and marketing to refine and launch the feature