Topics

Module 1 - Understanding Digital Twins & Immersive Technologies

1. From physical to digital: What is a Digital Twin and why it matters
2. Evolution of immersive technology: AR, VR, MR and Extended Reality (XR)
3. How XR serves as the interface layer for Digital Twin environments
4. Differences, benefits, and real-world applications of AR vs VR vs MR
5. Industry use cases: infrastructure, heritage preservation, urban planning, security and surveillance

Module 2 - Digital Twin Platforms & Tools Overview

1. The Digital Twin technology stack: what tools exist and how they connect
2. World-building platforms: an overview of the landscape
3. How data flows from the real world into a digital environment
4. Selecting the right platform for your use case
5. Hands-on: navigating a pre-built Digital Twin environment

Module 3 - Spatial Design Principles

1. What is spatial design and why it differs from traditional 2D design
2. User-centered design principles for immersive environments
3. Designing for human movement, perception, and interaction in 3D space
4. Incorporating real-world spatial logic into digital environments
5. Common spatial design mistakes and how to avoid them

Module 4 - Prototyping, UI Design & Final Project

1. The role of prototyping in Digital Twin development
2. Designing interfaces and wireframes with Figma for spatial projects
3. Introduction to 3D prototyping with Bezel and Shapes XR
4. Creating basic UI elements for immersive environment navigation
5. Final project: design, prototype, and present a Digital Twin concept for a real-world space

What I’ll Learn?

1. Define Digital Twins and explain the role of XR technologies in their development
2. Distinguish between AR, VR, and MR and identify appropriate applications for each
3. Apply spatial design principles to real-world environment planning
4. Use Figma for interface design and wireframing in spatial contexts
5. Create a basic 3D prototype using Bezel and Shapes XR
6. Present a structured Digital Twin project concept with clarity and confidence

Career Return on Investment (ROI)

Digital Twin technology is being actively deployed across NEOM, Red Sea Global, Saudi Aramco, and municipal smart city programs. The demand for professionals who understand how to conceptualize and design these environments is growing ahead of the talent supply.

This course gives you the foundational literacy to participate in that market - whether you're an architect, designer, engineer, or project manager. You won't leave as a developer, but you will leave with the conceptual framework and design tools to contribute meaningfully to Digital Twin projects and make informed decisions about their development.

Course Location

Online