Virtual reality technology is a new technology. It has great application prospects in the field of art design. At first, this paper analyzed the concept of virtual reality technology. At second, this paper analyzed the concept of art design. At third, this paper introduced the applications of VR technology in display design, including: panoramic image technology, threedimensional display technology, stereo sound display technology, and interactive display technology. At fourth, this paper introduced the applications of virtual reality technology in product design. At fifth, this paper introduced the applications of virtual reality technology in environment art design. Finally, this paper discussed the importance and the future of art design based the VR technology