VTO is the New Normal: Accelerating Eyewear E-commerce Growth

Maria Chebyniak
Antaeus AR
Published in
6 min readDec 8, 2023

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Embracing Virtual Try-On in the Era of E-commerce Growth

An ethereal concept image featuring a hand holding a smartphone materializing a pair of sunglasses in a cloud of purple and white smoke, highlighting Designhubz’s AR technology for a futuristic virtual try-on experience.
Artwork by Designhubz

The rapid surge in eCommerce adoption, fueled by the pandemic, has significantly impacted consumer behavior and preferences. As shoppers turn to online platforms for their eyewear needs, Virtual Try-On (VTO) technology plays a crucial role in sustaining retail during these challenging times. By analyzing the pandemic’s impact on eCommerce and understanding VTO’s role in the evolving retail landscape, we can explore the potential of this innovation in shaping the future of eyewear retail in a post-pandemic world.

The Impact of the Pandemic on eCommerce Adoption

The pandemic has led to a significant shift in consumer behavior and preferences, with an increasing number of people turning to online shopping for various needs, including eyewear. This change has created a pressing need for eyewear retailers to adapt to the new normal by embracing innovative technologies such as Virtual Try-On (VTO) to enhance the customer experience and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

During the pandemic, the rise in online shopping for eyewear has been driven by multiple factors, including lockdown restrictions, safety concerns, and the convenience of…

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Maria Chebyniak
Antaeus AR

Crafting bespoke eLearning for IT / Healthcare. Innovating digital education for growth.