Live Animations

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the commercial director at BRISK, Ltd, a paper product manufacturer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Live Animations?

We wanted to enter the market with innovative AR paper products to attract new distributors and gain a competitive advantage.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Live Animations was brought in to develop a series of AR designs for our paper school supplies. After conducting brief research on our consumers, they tailored all 50 designs to align with the preferences of our target audience. Their work will be featured on a wide range of merchandise, including notebooks, coloring books, drawing albums, and agendas.

What is the team composition?

Their diverse team is comprised of more than 30 professionals, which includes designers, 3D-modelers, animators, developers, and project managers.

How did you come to work with Live Animations?

They were promoting their work at an exhibition, and we were immediately drawn to the exquisite quality and design of their work.

How much have you invested with them?

To date, we have spent less than $50,000 for their services.

What is the status of this engagement?

They have been designing products for us since January 2017.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Live Animations’ mesmerizing AR animations have brought magic to our products and joy to our consumers. We currently have exclusive rights for the production of AR school products in our region, which has been extremely profitable. Our sales have already increased by 13% since incorporating Live Animation’s designs into our merchandise. 

How did Live Animations perform from a project management standpoint?

Working with them has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Issues are always resolved within 24 hours, as a result of their clear and rapid communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Live Animations never fails to surprise us with their growth. They entered the engagement with simple AR animations, but they are now capable of integrating interactive games and other cutting-edge technologies into our products. Their team is always searching for ways to make their designs more innovative.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Live Animations should consider developing more designs throughout the year so that we have more options for future releases. It would also be advantageous to offer designs that are targeted for our local market.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the director of business development at an AR children's book company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Live Animations?

We contracted with Live Animations to help us create AR animations for a collection of children’s books.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Using the Unity platform, they developed our mobile application for Android and iOS. Users can scan the cover of each book in the collection, and it downloads the book on to the user’s phone. On pages that feature our company logo, users scan the page, and the character comes to life. 

Live Animations built AR components that allow users to play with the character. There are also coloring pages and interactive hidden object pages.

What is the team composition?

We worked closely with 3–4 people in the beginning, but we now have a single point of contact for everything.

How did you come to work with Live Animations?

We met them at a toy trade show in New York. We did a lot of prior research, but we had never seen their kind of quality before. They were clearly the best option we could have selected.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our initial engagement spanned October 2017–January 2018. We plan to continue working with them, however, and we have about eight more books in the pipeline.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Our books are now sold in stores, but we wouldn’t have gotten into the stores without the AR component. Retailers have been blown away by the quality of their work.

In terms of their workflow, it was very smooth. They met deadlines, and the project itself was very successful, so it ended up being a great experience.

How did Live Animations perform from a project management standpoint?

The project management systems they have in place are truly impressive. We never had any issues, and most of the time they finished faster than we expected. We had no trouble communicating despite the time zone differences.

We had weekly Skype calls to check in on the project status and make sure that everything was on track. There was never a delay, and, if we had to change something on short notice, it was never a problem at all.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The communication between our teams was very good. Whenever there was an issue, they communicated with us openly so that we’d know right away if something was up.

The quality of their work is the best we’ve ever seen. They are truly leaders in their field. They managed the project very well. We’re fortunate to have found them, and we look forward to working with them more in the future.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, it was a very smooth process all in all. There was nothing to criticize. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Acting CMO ECOM of LLC "SILPO-FOOD"

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Silpo is one of the largest supermarket chains in Ukraine, known for its unique concept stores, creative branding, and strong focus on customer experience. It combines a wide assortment of food and non-food products with innovative formats, loyalty programs, and digital services like online shopping and delivery.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Live Animations to accomplish?

• Enhance customer engagement in the Silpo app through interactive gamification.
• Attract new users to the Silpo app through innovative digital experiences.

SOLUTION

How did you find Live Animations?

Referral

Why did you select Live Animations over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Live Animations were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Live Animations developed a series of interactive in-app games for the Silpo mobile application. The scope of work included concept development, game design, and technical implementation tailored to our brand’s creative vision. Key deliverables were fully functional games integrated into the app, engaging visuals and animations, as well as smooth user experience optimization.

The project was aimed at boosting user engagement, attracting new users, and increasing app retention through gamification. All deliverables were provided on time, with strong communication and creative input from the team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project delivered measurable results, including a significant increase in user engagement within the Silpo app. We observed higher session duration, repeat visits, and strong participation rates in the in-app games. Additionally, the gamification activities contributed to attracting new users and improving overall app retention.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management was highly professional and efficient. All deliverables were provided on time, with clear communication throughout the process. The team was responsive to our needs, flexible in implementing feedback, and proactive in offering creative solutions. Their ability to adapt and maintain deadlines made the collaboration smooth and productive.

What was your primary form of communication with Live Animations?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us most about Live Animations was their creativity and ability to bring innovative, gamified experiences to life that perfectly matched our brand’s tone and audience. Their team not only combined strong technical expertise with original storytelling, but also truly cared about the final results, showing readiness to support us even in areas beyond their direct responsibility.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Live Animations could have done differently?

We were very satisfied with the overall collaboration and results. A potential area for growth could be adding even more creative support, such as involving a dedicated game strategist or creative director to strengthen the concept development stage.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Internet Marketing Manager of LLC Sweet Trader

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We create and wholesale special sweet gift sets for various holidays

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire to accomplish?

• The main goal was to develop an interactive 3D game as part of a customer loyalty program in the wholesale trade sector.

SOLUTION

How did you find Live Animations?

• Online Search

Why did you select Live Animations over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

All work on the project was completed strictly on time, according to the technical specifications. During its implementation, LA employees promptly responded to all our questions and wishes, often offering their own ideas at one point or another. Which made it easy and pleasant to work with them.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have very good statistics with high rates of usage and reposting of our game on the social network Instagram

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We are pleased with our cooperation with LA. Thanks to the high professional level of each of its employees, we received a high-quality and interesting product that was highly appreciated by our customers.

What was your primary form of communication with Live Animations?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I was impressed by the professionalismд and 100% involvement in the process of implementing our project.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Live Animations could have done differently?

We are pleased with our cooperation with the company. We liked everything.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co founder of Reality Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Agency specilaized inAR/VR development for brands

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Live Animations to accomplish?

• Help us develop webAR exp
• Help us create 3D assets for AR/VR

SOLUTION

How did you find Live Animations?

Online Search

Why did you select Live Animations over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Live Animations were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• Create the 3d assets and environment for a webAR application.
• Develop all the elments to make this experience work
• Create a mix of precalculated images and 3D realtime elements.
• Add a language sytem

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project was deliver in time and in 9 languages. Our final clients really like this project. It is now in store for one month and we'll see if it's a success overall.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They deleivered everything on time. We have a specific project manager who understand exactly what we want and proposesolutions if there are problems.

What was your primary form of communication with Live Animations?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They always found solutions to the problems we encountered.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Live Animations could have done differently?

A devlopper specialized in database would be a good addition to their team :)

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the head of the marketing projects department in Silpo

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations, and what were your goals?

Creation of an entertaining mobile application with AR for three Silpo national children's loyalty programs in 2021.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Examples of previous work, creativity, flexibility, good value for money.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

1. 2-3 meetings to clarify the brief and goals
2. intermediate meetings
3. delivery of the finished mobile application
4. testing, launch
5. after-launch service

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked with:

• CEO
• project manager
• creative manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The marketing team of "Silpo" has extensive experience of cooperation with Liveanimations. Together we created mobile applications with augmented reality as part of such large loyalty programs as:

• Mavka
• Kurazhiki
• Divastiki

The professional Liveanimations team solves the task in a complex way, creates bright and high-quality graphics, finds the best solutions and guarantees support for all projects. Operative, open and pleasant in cooperation. We are very grateful to Liveanimations and look forward to further successful projects together.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

High level management. The company employs excellent professionals.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were very customer-oriented and have shown a high level of service.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Everything was great!)

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am CEO and producer at vrisch, an XR studio based in Vienna

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations, and what were your goals?

We needed realtime animations for our clients products to be used in an interactive installation

SOLUTION

How did you select Live Animations and what were the deciding factors?

we chose live animation after having visited their office in Kiev and we were convinced that they would deliver state of the art animations

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

we provides 3D models of products that were then animated by Live animation in separate looped animations to be included in our Unity project

How many people from the Live Animations team worked with you, and what were their positions?

we were in contact with 3 people

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

we are very pleased with the general quality and technical execution of the job. we had one feedback round that was implemented to our full satisfaction

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

all communication went through email.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Live animation understood our needs very well from the first briefing on and there was very little additional communication needed. They are responsive and quick in the execution.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

at the moment I dont see anything that could have been done in a better way

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

NTI Loyalty regularly develops and runs innovative loyalty programs for retail chains. I am Konstantin Melnikov, the founder and CEO of NTI Loyalty.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations, and what were your goals?

We needed to develop and implement virtual and augmented reality for the KAZKA VR loyalty program in the ATB trading network. This is a large-scale gamified project that is based on Ukrainian national traditions and music of the Ukrainian band KAZKA, who are the main characters of a VR game and AR book.

The goal of the KAZKA loyalty program is to teach children about environmental responsibility and household waste sorting through the game. Live Animations was responsible for making the entire digital part more engaging and useful to attract as many as possible children and their families to this project. The company created the first VR-based loyalty program in Ukraine.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We saw cases of this vendor earlier and liked them a lot, so we offered them to take part in our project.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Live Animations created an app with two types of activities - virtual and augmented reality. As the customers made their shopping in the retail chain they received an opportunity to buy the AR book or the VR set at a special price. Each set and book has a link to the free app.

After downloading and launching it, and with a smartphone inserted in the assembled headset, the customer can enjoy an exciting VR game featuring eight levels. The book cover itself and its five pages come to life in augmented reality.

All animations are bright and interactive and help solve the environmental problem we are facing every day. The members of the KAZKA band became the main characters of interactive games, and they taught children to take care of nature. Together they clean up the forests, lakes and mountains from various garbage left by people, and also discover and explore the world.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

The Live Animations tech and art teams were involved in the project. Namely, we worked with animators, modelers, developers, designers, screenwriter, project manager, sound engineer and VFX artists.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Initially, we launched a pilot project in one city and after its successful outcome, a loyalty program was launched throughout the country. This project showed us that it is already time to implement immersive technologies in loyalty programs right now. They help to stand out on the market and attract more customers.

Therefore, we are already working on some new projects with AR / VR technologies.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

It was great that, despite many issues, the project was launched on time and during the project, their team promptly fixed the emerging bugs. Plus, the app's rating is quite high - 4.2.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I think it's the Live Animations team’s creativity, innovative mindset and impressive experience in the AR field.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

At the start of the project, there was a lack of VR experience, especially of the Google CardBoard SDK technology. During the project, Google made adjustments to the SDK and there was a need to redo the CardBoard settings several times. I wish Live Animations would be more attentive to product testing next time. Everything else was perfect!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Head of Digital Production in marketing & adv agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations, and what were your goals?

We wanted to create AR solution for introducing new tastes of tea.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We selected by cases and correct communication.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

Steps: prototype/design/visual rendering/video shooting with motion-capture/coding/release. Everything was made on 8thwall framework.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

1 PM, 1 AR designer, 3 developers

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The work was completed in full according to the technical task. Communication was effective, all the issues that arose were quickly resolved with the finding of a common compromise. The project timings were observed day in and day out. We are happy to cooperate with the company Live Animations because they were interested in the development of a real high-quality product of Augmented Reality

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

During development, we had weekly calls with their project manager to make sure everything was on track. If there were any delays, they'd let us know ahead of time. Outside of that, we communicated through email and phone.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

High-level of development

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

There was some changes in project, but we solve this. Everything is ok.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am Project Manager of a company that develops formats using virtual and augmented reality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?

Augmented reality application development

What were your goals for this project?

Create an engaging and interactive activity using AR

SOLUTION

How did you select Live Animations?

We have already collaborated with Live Animations for a long time and have become one of our main partners

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Live Animations developed our idea and that of the client

What was the team composition?

I don't know how many people on the team participated in the development but I worked closely with their PM and their sales manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

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How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was perfect as always, the team was able to adapt to our needs and they were always very helpful

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their ability to adapt to requests was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

An improvement on the daily / weekly development reports would be welcome.