Janaka Rajapakse為國立臺南藝術大學動畫藝術與影像美學研究所副教授，2005年及2008年於日本北陸先端科學技術學院前後獲得碩士和博士學位。其研究領域涉及電腦動畫、虛擬現實、擴增實境、觸覺界面、人工智慧、動作捕捉技術、電腦圖學、3D列印、互動媒體和感性工學。

Janaka Rajapakse is an Associate Professor at the Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Art, Tainan National University of the Arts, Taiwan. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in 2005 and 2008. His research interests include computer animations, virtual reality, augmented reality, haptic interfaces, artificial intelligence, motion capture techniques, computer graphics, 3D printing, interactive media, and Kansei engineering.

XR是指“延展實境”，涵蓋了虛擬實境（VR）、擴增實境（AR）和混合實境（MR）的技術和應用。這些技術是物理世界與數位世界的融合，結合了沈浸式體驗，以及與數位內容互動的新方式。XR已經廣泛應用於不同的行業，例如遊戲、醫療保健、教育、建築和汽車等，另外更有用於培訓、模擬、可視化和各種娛樂為目的。它是一個正在快速發展的領域，具有廣泛的應用及創新潛力。在這次演講中，我們將會探討XR的設計過程在創造沈浸式體驗中的關鍵作用。更會深入研究在延展實境（XR）的環境中，互動性和直觀性對它的意義。探索如何通過周到的設計來提升虛擬、擴增和混合實境的空間中，使用者的參與度和理解。現在誠意邀請您加入我們，把焦點放在使用者體驗上，深入討論推動XR應用發展的關鍵原則及考慮因素。

The XR industry is short for the “Extended Reality” industry and encompasses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies and applications. These technologies are the result of a fusion between the physical and digital worlds, combining immersive experiences and new ways of interacting with digital content. XR is widely used in different industries, such as gaming, healthcare, education, architecture, automotive, and entertainment, among others, for training, simulation, visualization, and entertainment purposes. It’s a rapidly evolving field with a wide range of applications and potential for innovation. In this speech, we explore the critical role of the XR design process in creating immersive experiences. We delve into the significance of interactivity and intuitiveness within Extended Reality (XR) environments. Discover how thoughtful design enhances user engagement and comprehension in virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality spaces. We invite you to join us for an in-depth discussion of the key principles and considerations that drive the success of XR applications through a focus on user experience.

三宅將平於日本動畫產業擔任分鏡師和單集動畫導演。 從立命館大學影像藝術與科學院畢業後，加入了BONES工作室 (又稱骨頭社)。 目前作為自由工作者參與David Production(又稱大衛社)的動畫製作。近期擔任「轟天高校生」的副監督。

I work in the Japanese animation industry as a storyboarder and episode director. After graduating from Ritsumeikan University's Department of Image Arts and Sciences, joined Studio Bones. Currently working as a freelancer on David Production's films. Recently worked as an Sub director on Spriggan.

日本動畫文化擁有久遠的歷史，作為世界動畫大國，日本動畫產業到底存在什麼優勢以及缺點，我們將會在是次演講中深入討論。 作為動畫業界的其中一分子，本人將講解當初是如何在此產業中發展，當時是懷著怎樣的願景，同時也會淺談在業界中的各種經歷，以及討論未來動畫產業的發展。

I will explain about the Japanese animation industry, its strengths and its flip side, its shortcomings. Then, as an example of one of the participants there, I will talk about how I set myself up in the animation industry, with what kind of prospect, and what kind of experience I am actually having and how I see the future.