Title: Building immersive virtual reality visualisation display system based on multi-level interaction for metaverse

Authors: Yong Zhang; Xiaocheng Zhou; Mengzi Zhang; Lei Ding; Rongwang Yin

Addresses: Faculty of Economics and Management, Jiaying University, Meizhou, 514015, Guangdong, China ' School of Computer Engineering, Anhui Wenda University of Information Engineering, Hefei, 230201, Anhui, China ' School of Computer Engineering, Anhui Wenda University of Information Engineering, Hefei, 230201, Anhui, China ' School of Computer Engineering, Anhui Wenda University of Information Engineering, Hefei, 230201, Anhui, China ' Department of Basic Experiment and Training, Hefei University, Hefei, 230601, Anhui, China

Abstract: Currently, art and design education primarily relies on two-dimensional image presentations, lacking support from immersive and interactive metaverse environments. This limits the ability to effectively demonstrate the dynamic aspects of the design process, thus hindering students' in-depth understanding of the design process. This research uses the Unity engine as its platform, leveraging its material and lighting capabilities, to develop an immersive virtual reality (VR) visualisation system to enhance art and design teaching effectiveness. After testing, the results showed that the immersive VR visualisation system based on Unity engine technology achieved an average immersion score of 8.7, and the average task completion time was 2.76 seconds. Research shows that the system designed in this paper not only enhances the immersion and interactivity of teaching, enriches teaching content, and optimises the remote learning experience, but also provides strong support for innovation in educational technology.

Keywords: immersive virtual reality; art design; visual display system; multi-level interaction; metaverse background.

DOI: 10.1504/IJART.2026.153286

International Journal of Arts and Technology, 2026 Vol.16 No.2, pp.139 - 164

Received: 09 May 2025
Accepted: 07 Sep 2025
Published online: 01 May 2026 *

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