WE/AR Studio

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the CTO of PictoryTale, a Norwegian company developing augmented reality solutions. Specifically, geolocation-based ones. We cater to both the B2B and B2C segments, providing different solutions to a variety of audiences.

What challenge were you trying to address with WeAR Studio?

We needed help building a geolocation-based AR platform.

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’ve been using WeAR Studio’s development team to realize our vision. They’re our prime partner in developing the backend of the platform and a mobile app.

We’ve used their Unity AR specialists to create the mobile app, and they’re developing the backend on Node.js. They’ve also created web servers for us, as part of the platform, and they’re responsible for deployment. 

What is the team composition?

We’ve used anywhere between 5–10 members of WeAR Studio’s team.

How did you come to work with WeAR Studio?

They were already here when I joined the company. I don’t know how my CEO came in contact with WeAR Studio, but they were definitely the right fit. They understood the technology requirements clearly from the first meeting.  

How much have you invested with them?

We spend $30,000–$50,000 per month with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with WeAR in July 2019, and our relationship is ongoing.

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

We’re measuring success in terms of deliverables. We have a delivery model by which we provide full requirements to WeAR Studio, and the output is the whole platform implemented correctly. They’ve been doing that pretty well since 2019.

How did WeAR Studio perform from a project management standpoint?

Project management has been very good. We have a project manager on their side, who works closely with our solutions architect and project manager. That person is extremely talented and has a good understanding of everything.

Our communication has mainly been directly with the project manager, who relays it to his team. They’ve maintained very good communication with us, updating us frequently and maintaining a flexible and open attitude toward having any number of meetings we may want to have, from daily updates to weekly ones

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their ability to contribute more than we expected them to impressed me. When we provide certain requirements, WeAR Studio won’t just look at those as an ambiguous list and come up with specific questions. They’re fully capable of making their own judgments. They’ve worked in a way that contributes to design, rather than just implementing the specific products we ask them to.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Their coordination could be improved a bit, specifically when we have too many changing requirements or need a developer quickly. When we have to deviate from our usual route of development in order to satisfy another project, coordinating that and coming back to our natural product development is something that could be done better.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

It’s important to communicate a lot with WeAR Studio. They have good, capable managers.

The way to get the most out of WeAR Studio is to involve their project manager in certain design decisions. It’s also important to do a quality check of what the team is and isn’t able to do, according to your expectations.

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are one of the leading greeting card design companies in Europe, working on over 1000 creative concepts yearly. We have a large team of designers and creatives working on bringing our concepts to live. Last year we decided to take this one step further and wanted to build an AR layer to the designs we have out on the market. I am a cofounder and main product owner for the app.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio?

We came up with idea that all our designs could be brought to life using Augmented Reality. We came to WeAR Studio so that we could build a first version of our app and go out in the fields in order to test it with our sales representatives. We started with greeting cards designs only but soon realized we can be augmenting other items our company designs. Wine bottles, souvenirs, t-shirts and general merchandise we’re creating.

What were your goals for this project?

We needed to test our ideas in a couple of specialized stores and see the reactions from people. Also, go to our partners in order to get more orders for AR and add to their products using our platform.

How did you select this vendor?

We went to review a couple of portfolio companies and WeAR Studio looked like the one with relevant experience. After an inperson workshop at their headquarter we liked the attention to detail and the ability to think big with us.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

WeAR Studio first gave us a round of consulting and helped in finalizing our vision of this future product. Full project workup, architecture, design and development have been performed by WeAR Studio.

What was the team composition?

There were the following experts working on our project at a certain stage: Business Analyst, UX designer, UI designer, Project Manager, Unity Developer, Backend developer and a QA engineer

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We got to prove the concept and sell this product to our longterm partners thus we are already planning the next stage of development for the platform as we want to onboard more products and test out new types of merchandise. This is planned to become an integral part of our business model this year already.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We have had a dedicated project manager in the team that has been supporting us all throughout the development process. The founders of the Studio has become our consultants in many aspects. We enjoy the collaboration and involvement of the team

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Broad and deep expertise in AR sphere has provided a great benefit to the development of our platform. It’s important to have hand-on knowledge within the team that is there to consult you and help build your products.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I can honestly say that we have been very happy with everything. We changed strategy a few times, developed new ideas to explore, the WEAR team is a pleasure to work with. And I can’t think of anything we could improve at this point.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm the chief curator of UI ART LINE (www.uiartline.com) which is a public art project to instill vitality and a positive atmosphere into the daily lives of citizens by excluding commercial advertisements and exhibiting high-quality cultural and artistic contents in the 13 stations of the Ui-Sinseol subway line at Seoul, Korea.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio, and what were your goals?

We wanted to create an AR ART filter and collaborate with Michele De Andreis, a famous fashion photographer and one of our artists who participate in our projects. WeAR Studio's members did the best to present the artist's intention and we are satisfied with the final result.

How did you select WeAR Studio and what were the deciding factors?

I've met Daria in Seoul a year before during K- Startups Grand Challenge 2019 and was impressed by her activities.

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

Merged artist's photographies for moving images and created ART AR filter that all citizen can use it for free at home. It's quite an interesting project, especially under the COVID-19 situation.

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

Daria & Alex.

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

We are all satisfied with our collaboration with WeAR Studio. It didn't matter at all that the company is out of our country. They were very communicative and cleared the project professionally in such a short period!

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

Great!!

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

Communicative! Professional! Adventurous!!!

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are the second-largest mobile operator in Ukraine with 23 million users. I’m an HR Expert.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio?

We hired the WeAR Studio team to find a helpful business solution to improve Employee Value Proposition and Education.

What were your goals for this project?

The main goal of the AR project was to explain to each employee the values of our company in a more impressive way.

How did you select this vendor?

By market searching and via trying our idea on different vendors. This company suggested an absolutely suitable idea to make a tree of values.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

There were plenty of opportunities for our staff to take pictures, shoot videos and listen to thoughts of managers. The tree elements with a marker-based AR app is the most attractive way to show our values in new digital way. It was useful decision for the enhancement of the employee value proposition as AR helped our team to grasp the right information in their minds during the event.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a 3D artist, UI/UX designer, Unity developers, project manager, and QA specialist.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The best example of the EVP in action was used to demonstrate to our team that we use new technologies. HR was first who show how new technologies can corelate values, goals and pepole.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We reached to the project manager in WeAR whenever we wanted. All the important details were provided to us promptly.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

WeAR was a very responsible studio. They were extremely competent in AR/VR technology, detail-oriented, and always kept in touch throughout the entire process.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Fortunately, as we mentioned before, our project was executed according to our HR department strategy and we plan to continue to work on other similar projects with WeAR Studio.

Please describe your company and your position there.

Minipeeps is a design and technology company focused on developing revolutionary products for corporates and the consumer by merging design, technology, and packaging. I am the CEO and Founder of Minipeeps.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio?

We selected WeAR Studios to develop the complete front end AR application for our new AR Communication Platform ARGRAM. WeAR Studios developed our first proof of concept application and then provided the complete AR application linked to our backend.

What were your goals for this project?

Successfully develop and submit a full-featured AR communication application to both the Google Play Store and iOS App Store. This application should be linked to our backend communication and AR content management platform.

How did you select this vendor?

I met several AR/VR development companies at MWC 2018 and WeAR Studio stood out. Their Business Development Manager, Mariia Tintul showed interest in the project we were trying to build and enthusiastically provided help, feedback, and guidance.

Once I got back and the complete platform requirements and application requirements were set, we created a systematic assessment of 4 different providers with respect to price, quality, time, and commitment and selected WeAR Studios.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Complete AR development services including app architecture design, development, testing, integration, management, app submission, and oversight for the custom development of our AR communication application ARGRAM and

What was the team composition?

The project team was comprised of about 6 people at first and then increased to meet deadlines or reduced in down time periods.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The developed solution allowed us to launch our products GREETOYS and MEMOMUGS in the Lebanese market successfully and created a great B2C sales revenue for the company.

The product as well allowed us to enter the B2B market and are currently in talks with very large corporations in the region that want to use our platform in order to communicate to their clients and potential clients through AR.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

The project management was great, timely, and very effective. Everything was communicated clearly through email and Whatsapp and any issues raised up were dealt with quickly through meetings and workshops.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

WeAR Studio's passion and dedication really stands out from any other service provider. They treat your project as their own and build their solution alongside you, always wanting you to succeed.

This is unlike any other custom software service providers most of them are all about delivering a project, charging for change requests, and moving onto the next thing. With WeAR Studio you get the attention, commitment, and passion your development deserves.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Honestly, wouldn't want them to change anything and already recommended several people to work with them.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a project manager at Alfa Bank JSC, the corporate treasury of the Alfa Group, one of the largest private commercial banks in Ukraine.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio?

We hired them to provide us with 3D content creation and AR module development that we could integrate into our native app afterward.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to impress our VIP guests and sponsors for a jazz festival. Also, we wanted to be among the first Ukrainian banks who dare to use AR/VR technologies in their sponsorship activities.

How did you select this vendor?

WeAR Studio helped us with the ideation, which was very helpful. Also, they had the expertise to develop and integrate an AR module into our native iOS app.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They created an AR module and then integrated it into our native iOS application. Part of the functionality was dedicated to the festival: the user scans the logo of the festival and a 3D lion appears in AR and plays a few jazz songs on a sax. Another part of the functionality was designed to scan and interact with Alfa Bank credit cards. After scanning the card, detailed information about the bank’s products appears on top of the card in 3D format.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a Unity developer, a 3D artist, a project manager, and a QA engineer.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Their involvement improved brand exposure. The festival had over 5,000 visitors who saw our AR activation. We were one of the first in Ukraine, especially in the banking industry, to present an AR case as a sponsor of an event. Social shares and discussions created a buzz and interest in us.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They actively engaged with our developers. Their management went really well and the release was done on time. They met the deadlines without hustle.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were constantly in touch with us, and it was obvious they wanted this experience to be successful just as much as we did.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Not in my opinion.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the former platform product manager at CloudMade, which produces AI-based solutions for automotive vehicles.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio?

We hired WeAR Studio to develop an AR-based solution to demonstrate CloudMade technology to key players in the automotive market.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to present CloudMade AI solutions to multiple automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) at a consumer technology convention in an immersive and innovative way. Impressing the customers and conveying the value proposition of CloudMade solutions were key objectives.

How did you select this vendor?

We were looking for a team experienced with AR technologies—someone who will not only develop according to the tech task but also provide consulting and R&D. WeAR Studio had a combination of these skills.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The idea was to show the vision of the future user experience with a digital instrument cluster in the car powered by CloudMade solutions. WeAR Studio developed the mobile AR application, which helped us visualize the products. It demonstrated our vision for functions and interactions with the digital instrument panel, onboard computer, and holographic navigation on the windshield in the car. The main challenge on this project was to properly recognize the inside car parts as markers for AR, as well as consistently and correctly map virtual content on top of real objects.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a Unity developer, a 2D designer, and a project manager.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We used the AR solution hundreds of times to present CloudMade solutions to key automotive companies' top managers. It successfully conveyed the message we needed.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

WeAR Studio’s project manager was always in touch and provided us with the updates. The project was done on time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

What stood out most was how dedicated the WeAR Studio team was. They handled the project end-to-end without needing any micromanagement from our side. The team was very familiar with the latest tech in AR and suggested optimal solutions for the project.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, nothing comes to mind.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I was a junior brand manager for the Rastishka campaign at Danone Ukraine.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio?

We hired WeAR Studio to develop an AR application for both Android and iOS that interacts with printed magnets that feature our mascot.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to increase the interest, love, and loyalty to the brand among the generation Alpha (customers born from 2010 to 2025). We were hoping to boost the general brand awareness, social media exposure on a market and, for sure, to grow the sales.

How did you select this vendor?

We selected WeAR Studio because they do full-cycle development (programming, 3D art development, and project design). They do all of their development in-house, and their team has decent expertise in AR/VR technologies. They also showed themselves to be very proactive.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They provided us with mobile app development on Unity, UX/UI design, and 3D content development with animations and VFX. The project itself is a mobile application with augmented reality that interacts with 25 unique printed magnets. Users collect magnets with a brief set of instructions on the yogurt package, and each magnet comes to life in AR to tell its story about the space or planets.

What was the team composition?

We had a project manager, a UX/UI designer, a Unity developer, several 3D artists, and a QA engineer.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Sales grew even more than we expected. Also, the app was downloaded more than 300,000 times and was listed on the Top-10 best free apps on the Google Play Store in Ukraine.

The social media exposure was great. Many young YouTube bloggers reviewed the app on their channels, and some of the videos they made have millions of views. We successfully combined fun and education, thanks to WeAR Studio.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

It was great. Our project manager was always in touch with us, and we had daily communication and status updates. Also, the project was published on time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We were impressed by the level of communication, their responsibility, and the creative ideas that they offered around 3D content.

Are there any areas for improvement?

There are none.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the founder and publisher of PEOPLE IN magazine.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio?

Our goal was to make the magazine of the future with an AR application. It had to display the latest news from our website, open an electronic version of the magazine, and, of course, impress people with an augmented reality mode.

What were your goals for this project?

Our challenge was to make a more interactive magazine that allowed the audience to spend more time exploring it and feel new emotions.

How did you select this vendor?

We decided to collaborate with WeAR Studio because they had solid experience in AR development and their proposal was cost-effective.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

They came up with an AR application that allows a user scanning the pages of the magazine to find hidden content: video, audio, 3D-animations, as well as advertisements. It also has an admin panel for dynamic loading of new image-markers. They content instantly appears in the application.

What was the team composition?

We worked with 3D modelers, Unity developers, Java programmers, a project manager, and a QA tester.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The application helped us create a “WOW” effect and attract our readers’ attention. The advanced technologies were used to improve visualization and customer engagement.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

WeAR’s team was really communicative. Working with them was effective.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They were very responsible and they showed initiative—true professionals in their area.

Are there any areas for improvement?

I don’t see any, actually.

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m a vice president of a full-service marketing and advertising agency.

For what projects/services did your company hire WeAR Studio?

We hired WeAR to help develop hundreds of AR experiences using Spark AR Studio.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal of the project is to create highly engaging AR experiences based on the bottles that will go to market. We wanted to use the beta version of Instagram's all-new AR effects.

How did you select this vendor?

WeAR Studio was selected based on their experience in using AR, plus their eager and willing attitude to dive into the projects against tight deadlines to make it happen.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

The team developed AR experiences for the project using Spark AR Studio. Each effect needed to include code development, tap-to-interact functionality, sound design, and client review and updates.

What was the team composition?

WeAR Studio pulled in the team necessary to complete the job. They were flexible as the project evolved over time and continuously allocated development resources as needed.

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The project’s completion was a major achievement. Due to the timeline, we had to deliver multiple AR effects every single day for five weeks straight. WeAR Studio maintained the pace of delivery and helped us meet our submission deadline.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We had clear points of contact and received quick responses around the clock. WeAR Studio’s responsiveness was much appreciated. They also easily adapted to the tools that we needed to use to keep the project on track and to share assets.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We appreciate WeAR Studio’s willingness to dive in and put in the long hours when necessary. Their ability to quickly produce the work and their organization in handling the rounds of updates also stood out to us.

Are there any areas for improvement?

It took a bit of time to learn the new beta platform. But once that was completed, everything went very well.