AR Interior Design
Introduction:
AR furniture apps allow customers to try before they buy, which lowers the number of product returns. With AR models, customers can see exactly how a piece of furniture will fit into their interior without making a guess. Shoppers can make the ideal buying selection once and for all once they see how the actual product proportions and design will fit in their space.
Description of the application:
Since the coronavirus epidemic started, traditional stores have lost ground to internet retailers as companies began to move their activities online in response to lockdowns.
This idea encourages me to design something to resolve this problem. That’s how FurnitureAR was born. Normally, customers look through the website to buy shelves, beds, sofas, and so on.. But is there any time you bought something and you felt off about the size, the realistic look of the furniture? FurnitureAR is here to help you with all that. The app can scan the image and give you a 3D model of the piece of furniture, or even a set of furniture.
In future updates, customers may view in real time how a new sofa would look in their apartment without the danger of purchasing a piece that doesn't fit by using AR enhances of physical objects. Before making a purchase, customers can visualize and alter the size, color, and positioning of the furniture.
Furniture vendors can reach new audiences and draw in clients who weren't previously available, such as those who live too far away from the showroom or store, by using AR apps. They can simply try out all the models from the catalog without leaving their homes by interacting with AR furniture apps, and they can quickly place an order by clicking a few buttons.
With the use of lifelike AR furniture models, the entire buying experience is made more interesting and customized in the furniture sector. By assisting clients in finding the ideal furnishings for their homes, AR strengthens relationships with brands.
Interaction Design:
This app is all about giving customers the ability to view the actual size and accurate model of the furniture so interaction is very important. To persuade customers to buy the products, the interaction must be designed to be easy to use and effective. So I have designed virtual buttons for the customers to view the prices for each of the items in the set.
In later versions of the app, there will be options to configure the colors of the products and also the variants. A user can peruse the full catalog, play about with the design possibilities, inspect the item from all angles, and determine whether it fits in their room if they have the chance to test out things before making a purchase. Additionally, they can alter the product's colors and textures, and they can immediately see how it fits into their actual interior.
Technical Development:
FurnitureAR is a basic AR prototype application that uses Vuforia and Unity to design. The current version of the app has 1 interaction, which is showing the furniture set prices for each piece. This feature can be activated by pressing a virtual button on the catalog.
Description of 3D model:
Furniture pack created by ‘reach the enD’ which contains very helpful 3D models of furniture.
Pack created by Gest. The pack contains floor tiles, a sofa, and many more great-looking 3d models.
References:
CGI Furniture. 2022. 3D Modeling Services, Rendering, and Animation for Products. [online] Available at: <https: cgifurniture.com="" 3d-modeling-services=""> [Accessed 18 September 2022]. </https:>
2022. Interior Props Pack Asset. [online] Available at: <https: assetstore.unity.com="" packages="" 3d="" props="" interior="" interior-props-pack-asset-86452=""> [Accessed 18 September 2022]. </https:>
Nikoloska, V., 2022. 3 Main Advantages of Augmented Reality In Furniture Retail. [online] Blog.cylindo.com. Available at: <https: blog.cylindo.com="" augmented-reality-furniture-retail-advantages=""> [Accessed 18 September 2022]. </https:>
2022. Pack Gesta Furniture #1. [online] Available at: <https: assetstore.unity.com="" packages="" 3d="" props="" furniture="" pack-gesta-furniture-1-28237=""> [Accessed 18 September 2022]. </https:>