Author(s)

Xi Wang

Corresponding Author

Xi Wang

Abstract

This study addresses challenges in interior design education—fragmented application of virtual technologies, disconnection between virtual/physical practices, spatial cognition barriers, and high practical costs-by proposing a "virtual-physical integration" teaching method empowered by digital technologies. Through the integration of VR scene navigation, AR marker positioning, and AI generative design, a "three-dimensional, four-tier" teaching model (technology tier, content tier, interaction tier, evaluation tier) is constructed, forming a "technology-content-evaluation" trinity framework. This enables a closed-loop teaching process of "virtual design-physical verification-intelligent optimization." Empirical results demonstrate significant pedagogical efficacy: student design modification efficiency increased threefold, dynamic circulation optimization cycles shortened to one-quarter of traditional methods, and graduate employment rates rose by 18%. The study further proposes countermeasures such as industry-academia resource pools and VR certification systems for instructors to address hardware costs and digital literacy gaps, while envisioning AI-generated and Metaverse-driven intelligent teaching futures.

Keywords

Virtual-Physical Integration, Digital Technology Empowerment, Interior Design Education, Three-Dimensional Four-Tier Model, VR/AR Technologies