Investigating the Effects of Display Layouts on Text Readability in Virtual Reality

Samiha Sultana, Md. Ashraful Alam

Abstract: Curved displays, featuring layouts such as semi-circular and fully circular designs, offer superior visual experiences compared to flat screens due to their alignment with human vision. This study assesses user experience in VR with different display layouts, comparing curved designs (quarter circle, semicircle, three-fourths circle, full circle) and flat screens. It focuses on reading comprehension across 8 display types. The study finds that shorter display layouts are preferred for their faster reading speeds compared to longer curved and flat displays. The results offer key insights for designing and optimizing curved displays in virtual reality applications.