[...] probably are too. But more importantly, with recent reviews of Kinset’s virtual Brookstone space (Link 1, Link 2), I can’t help but think that a Flash- or Shockwave-based solution might not be a better [...]

[...] are too. But more importantly, with recent reviews of Kinset’s virtual Brookstone space (Link 1, Link 2), I can’t help but think that a Flash- or Shockwave-based solution might not be a [...]

so we can all wait in virtual lines together

That was one of my first thoughts. “Are there virtual lines and some screaming kids to give you that special shop-feeling?”
But, hey, what about this:
We could imitate the shuttle waiting times some of us know from old-SWG, and have some PvP while waiting – send a /duel and hit each other with the “Next customer” whatsit… A new kind of minigame. But I digress. I think.

and rt3d IS an interface paradigm, its not a color.;)

larryr

Why do people think everything about how the real-world *forces us to work* is a good thing? Same crap, now for over a decade.

3D is NOT always the best way to do things. Deal.

Hey! I know – lets make virtual tellers in virtual banks so we can all wait in virtual lines together! NOT!

http://www.wellsfargo.com. Duh.

Randy

Really, though, if I were trying to solve that problem …

Like this?

I caught word of Papervision3D via a post on the design:related social network. I’m impressed. If you watched the video, you probably are too. But more importantly, with recent reviews of Kinset’s virtual Brookstone space (Link 1, Link 2), I can’t help but think that a Flash- or Shockwave-based solution might not be a better approach for targeted e-commerce.

example