As a truly 3D human interface, the Leap Motion Controller opens up a lot of possibilities for developers of all stripes. For modern designers, it means that we have to constantly rethink and tinker with a new way of interacting with computers. It can be frustrating.
At this point, you might expect me to say that it doesn’t have to be frustrating. While you’d be wrong – constantly running into walls is a part of any experimental process – it is possible to lay down a solid foundation. You need to be bold. And you need a boilerplate. So put on your design hat and dive down into the rabbit hole – it’s time to get messy.
If you can’t see the boilerplate in action above, check out this demo video: