Designium Seizes 8th Wall’s Price Cut as a Catalyst for Expanding Its WebAR Template Service

Provide more accessible and scalable WebAR Solutions for brands and developers worldwide

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5 min readSep 12, 2024

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Designium Inc., a leading innovator in XR technology, is excited to announce the expansion of its WebAR template business following 8th Wall’s significant reduction in commercial license pricing. With the 8th Wall price drop, from $3,000 to $700 per project per month, creating high-quality WebAR experiences has become more accessible for businesses worldwide. Designium, recognized as an official partner of Niantic offical 8th Wall since March 2024, is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this new opportunity.

A New Era for WebAR with 8th Wall

By lowering the cost of licensing pricing, the 8th Wall platform is now more attractive to a broader range of businesses, making it easier for brands to integrate immersive AR experiences into their marketing and customer engagement strategies. Designium, with its vast experience in creating WebAR projects, is ready to meet the increased demand with its robust and cost-effective template services.

Accelerating WebAR Development with Templates

Designium has developed over 40 WebAR templates that can be customized or combined to create tailored XR experiences quickly and efficiently. This approach significantly reduces development time and costs, enabling businesses to bring their AR projects to market faster while maintaining high-quality standards. These templates cover a wide range of use cases, from gaming and interactive experiences to retail and tourism solutions.

How Designium’s Templates Have Been Applied to Create Engaging WebAR Projects

Template — Tokyo Time Machine

An immersive WebAR project that lets users explore iconic landmarks such as Asakusa and Ueno Park, guided by Niantic Lightship map, Lightship VPS for Web (8th Wall’s VPS), and an AI guide that generates audio from text. Visitors can delve into Tokyo’s rich history in stunning detail, all from their web browser. The template also won the Historian’s Choice Award in the 8th Wall Time Capsule Challenge in 2024.

Template — Face Drawing

A fun 8th Wall WebAR experience where the user’s face becomes a canvas to design an AR mask in real time. Whether for fun or self-expression, users can snap a picture and share their creativity with friends, offering a fresh and engaging way to connect through WebAR.

Use Case — AR PLARAIL

The toy game experience of TAKARA TOMY PLARAIL — Yamanote Line in WebAR. One of the contents of the “JR-EAST PLARAIL STAMP RALLY 2024 — Plarail 65th Anniversary” held from April 5, 2024 (Fri.) to June 2, 2024 (Sun.), involves the utilization of the 8th Wall platform. Designium partnered in the development of an AR experience that allows users to freely place and capture photos of trains running on tracks they draw themselves, all without the need to download an app.

© TOMY “Plarail” is a registered trademark of TOMY Company, Ltd.

Use Case — AR GIFT

Panasonic Corporation is utilizing WebAR technology in its services as a “New Form of Gift Messaging.” With the AR GIFT service, customers who purchase select products can customize up to four 3D avatars with animations and personalize messages to strengthen emotional connections. This service fosters heartfelt communication through digital interaction, allowing users to convey emotions in a more meaningful way. AR GIFT WebAR experiences harness the immersive power of WebAR to create memorable experiences that resonate on a personal level.

Use Case — Hello! TOKYO FRIENDS TOKYO HUNT!

“HELLO! TOKYO FRIENDS” is a guide to Tokyo’s top attractions filled with excitement, with location details, highlights, and travel tips. Experience AR checkpoints that blend Tokyo’s real and virtual worlds. Capture amazing photos and share the experience with friends. This project demonstrates how WebAR can transform tourism by providing visitors with a dynamic and interactive way to explore new places.

Use Case — Magical Forest

Magical Forest is another captivating project that showcases WebAR applications through VR headsets, highlighting the seamless integration of 8th Wall technology and immersive VR environments. Magical Forest WebAR experience was selected for the Niantic Innovation Labs Program, allowing users to experience the magic of a virtual forest, where they can interact with digital elements in a natural setting. Through the story behind the production of Magical Forest to learn more about WebAR’s potential to create fully immersive experiences that captivate the senses and spark the imagination.

Why Choose Designium’s Template Services?

  • Proven track record in WebAR and XR technology
  • Comprehensive support capabilities from project conception to development and deployment
  • As an official partner of 8th Wall and Lightship ARDK
  • Seamless and efficient development process resulting from extensive development experience
  • Global network and R&D capabilities ensure the quality of XR and WebAR innovation remains at the forefront

Now is the Time to Leverage 8th Wall !!

With 8th Wall’s price reduction, there has never been a better time to explore WebAR. Designium streamlines the WebAR development process by handling everything from planning and infrastructure setup to licensing. This allows clients to focus on the creative aspects of their projects while ensuring top-notch technical implementation. By integrating the latest insights and technologies from around the world, Designium is committed to providing competitive, cutting-edge content development.

Designium is ready to support businesses in unlocking the full potential of augmented reality, helping them enhance customer engagement and drive growth. Contact us today to learn how we can bring your WebAR project to life! Follow us as we continue to roll out new templates and services that take advantage of this growing wave of WebAR demand! 🚀

Designium Inc.

Designium is a forward-thinking XR studio that thrives on technology and innovation to craft innovative experiences. Their expertise lies in the realm of augmented reality (AR) and XR development, with a strong emphasis on integrating AR with visual positioning systems (VPS). They have been pioneers in harnessing diverse VPS services for research and development, pushing boundaries in XR creations. Since 2023, Designium has embraced Generative AI technology to enhance their projects, and they have garnered accolades for various AR endeavors, such as the acclaimed Niantic Lightship Challenge & 8th Wall Time Capsule Challenge.

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