Lookinar

Virtual and Augmented Reality Development Studio

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Lookinar - Virtual and Augmented reality development studio with an extensive knowledge in most relevant stacks. A team of designers, developers, 3D artists and VR engineers with an extraordinary vision to amaze and impress users minds.

Always focused on clients demands, we can guarantee to deliver the desired result in the required time.

$25 - $49/hr
10 - 49
2017
Locations
Ukraine
Lesi Ukainki blv 26, Kyiv, kyiv 01133
+38(068) 401 02 32

Focus Areas

Service Focus

85%
15%
  • AR & VR Development
  • App Designing (UI/UX)

Client Focus

100%
  • Small Business

Industry Focus

20%
15%
15%
15%
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15%
5%
  • Manufacturing
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • Education

Lookinar Executive Interview

Igor Ignatenko
Igor Ignatenko
CEO
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Please introduce your company and give a brief about your role within the company?
I am the co-founder and CEO of a Lookinar studio. We provide a full range of immersive technology solutions to empower any business. Lookinar – is a Virtual and Augmented reality studio with extensive knowledge in most relevant stacks. We are a team of designers, developers, 3D artists and VR engineers with an extraordinary vision to amaze and impress users’ minds.
How does your company differentiate itself from the competition?
Many companies are doing AR and VR. But most of them are trying to complete a given task, and create what the client asked without any offering any real solutions. We think that such a business approach is wrong. The goal of our company is to create a product that will help our customers enhance their strong sides. If AR or VR solution will be costly or will bring no results for a client, we will inform them about it and will suggest spending money on something else. Our aim is to help clients and not just earn money.
What industries do you generally cater to? Are your customers repetitive?If yes, what ratio of clients has been repetitive to you?
We have no specialization in specific areas of the business. We try to use the knowledge gained in one area to create a truly unique and effective solution for our clients in other areas. This approach allows us to create very high-quality solutions. And yes, our customers come back, almost always. I can’t talk about the future, but analyzing the past, I can say that 9 out of 10 clients came back and we did new projects with them.
Please share some of the services that you offer for which clients approach you the most for?
We can offer any Virtual and Augmented Reality experience for any business to create unforgettable moments of connection between people and companies.
Which platform do you prefer to use when developing an AR/VR application? Why?
For AR, we mainly use Unity3D as the main engine for 3D. This platform helps develop a cross-platform application in one click without overspending on our customers. It's easy to use and beneficial platform. It consists of different ready to use libraries and offers excellent technical support. So our choice was made on it.

For VR, we sometimes also use Unity for small projects; however, for massive projects, we prefer Unreal Engine 4 with its incredible ability to work with high poly models. Because Unreal Engine is designed for demanding applications such as AAA games, film making and photorealistic visualization, it provides a solid foundation to build content on all VR platforms - from PC to console to mobile.
What tech stack and tools do your developers use?
For AR:
Unity3d - as the main engine for 3D
Plugins for AR:
- Vuforia
- EasyAR
- ArKit (for an experience of native tech for Quick Look)
- ArCore
- Wikitude
- SparkAR – for camera masks on Facebook and Instagram

For VR:
UE4 and Unity3d
What sets VR development apart from traditional animation or game design?
While creating VR applications, games, and other things, we should ensure that one session shouldn't be longer than 30-40 minutes. If the user uses the app longer, one should understand that there may be some discomfort with the application- It could be a headache, dizziness and so on. We have to consider these features while creating a VR experience. The second most important difference is the complete immersion of the user into the VR app and the simulation of a person in the game space. We periodically consult psychologists to correct the movements of different parts of the human body, the speed of its movement, the connection between movements of arms and legs. Such consultations allow us to create a more authentic atmosphere of total immersion that deceives the human brain.
What scalability and throughput challenges are there with AR/VR? What solutions would you suggest?
Sometimes we create ideas that are unreal to create because of the lack of technologies or technical features of the devices. The AR and VR opened the new world of opportunities, but not all of them can be created today. We always have to balance between the quality of the project and system requirements of the devices.
Will the success rate of AR/VR technology be better or worse than tech start-ups?
We truly believe that tech start-ups will change our world very soon. Look around, and they have been doing it for the last 30 years. However, AR/VR technologies will change the word "world" itself. AR/VR experience will break the physical barriers and will open new digital universes inside our current life. So we are sure that the success rate of AR/VR technology will be better than tech start-ups.
What are the key factors that you consider before deciding the cost of a project?
1) The quality required. Anything can be done speedily and cheaply; or in a long and expensive way. It depends on the task that we have. Sometimes it's easier and better to use ready to use 3D model and spend time only on adaption than creating it from scratch. On the other hand, sometimes we have to create new 3D models because uniqueness is the main point of the project.
2) The time that we have. Deadlines are critical. The more time we have, the more quality we provide. If we have enough time, we can plan everything, step by step. It helps our clients to save money on extra expenses and be satisfied at the end.
3) Long-term cooperation. If the project is only the start point of long term cooperation, we can make it even with no profit to proof our possibilities and show our professionalism in all fields.
What kind of payment structure do you follow to bill your clients?
It depends on the project, but more often it’s an advance payment (from 30% to 50%) and then 1-2 fees as per the sprints.
What is the price range (min and max) of the projects that you catered to in 2018?
The minimum project was of 1500$(it was created for our partner and friend of mine). The highest, the maximum price in under NDA, but I can say that it's above 100k$.

Lookinar Clients & Portfolios

Web VR Gallery
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Web VR Gallery
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$0 to $10000
4 weeks
Advertising & Marketing

Description

Web Gl is a universal solution for 3D demonstration of any objects with the possibility of introducing interactivity directly on the site by inserting a special web block. An effective solution to attract the interest of site visitors and create a new consumer experience for most areas of the service business – from language training to cooking workshops.

List of works

  • 3D room model development
  • 3D element optimization
  • adaptation of existing paintings
  • customization of light, materials, textures
  • motion setting
  • assembly of the room
Thank you, Heroes! Spark AR Mask
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Thank you, Heroes! Spark AR Mask
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$0 to $10000
3 weeks
Business Services

Our idea

Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, millions of people are fighting to save lives and are taking all possible measures to contain further spread. They are doctors, police, military, firefighters, food workers, salespeople, scientists and many other professions. We are very grateful to them and consider them real heroes, and their work – feats. This mask reflects our deep gratitude and appreciation for the fact that you, taking risk on your lives, save ours.

Our work

Using Facebook’s SparkAR augmented reality mask and filter design platform, we created the Thank you, Heroes! mask. This mask allows you to try on the image of a doctor, firefighter, military or police officer and thank your heroes in different languages.

Headrix AR app
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Headrix AR app
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$10001 to $50000
18 weeks
E-commerce

Project work list

  • technical process research and selection
  • glasses model optimization
  • development and implementation of app feature set
  • database development
  • development of client-server logic
  • preparation and release
3D shoes modeling
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3D shoes modeling
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$0 to $10000
4 weeks
E-commerce

Case by Lookinar where we created fantastic 3D art work of the shoes. That model was implemented as the part of the website and give the users the ability to customize the model with different elements.

AR game for Instagram
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AR game for Instagram
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$0 to $10000
6 weeks
Advertising & Marketing

In support of the release of the new limited-edition Mivina BBQ series, Nestle and McCann Kyiv launched an advertising campaign with capibars, manuals and fenugreek. Our company has developed a game with masks in augmented reality for Instagram, where each participant has to mouth catch a pasta, repost their result and participate in the prize draw!

Test SparkAR Mask for Facebook
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Test SparkAR Mask for Facebook
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1 weeks
Social

Small test of Augmented Reality masks for Facebook and Instagram via Spark AR. We have created the head of the buffalo and ewplace real head of the user with it.

iStories - Augmented Reality Platform
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iStories - Augmented Reality Platform
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$10001 to $50000
8 weeks
Social

Nowadays you can barely surprise people and society with something new. But still we tried to do it. Imagine an application that allows to revive your brightest memories, experience pleasant emotions and immerse yourself in a joyful moment from your past. Now it is possible! We thought that important memories should be saved in some separate place, kind of another world. So we created one where you can watch them any time!

Spark AR for PAGL
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Spark AR for PAGL
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Not Disclosed
1 weeks
Advertising & Marketing

With use of Facebook technology Spark AR our company have created video instruction right on the package of the box. So from now every customer will see how to use the product and how to build the house.

Used technologies - Web AR, Spark AR.

IMI Virtual Reality application
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IMI Virtual Reality application
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$10001 to $50000
6 weeks
Gaming

Development of a VR quest for the book club of business-school IMI-Kiev. Quest consists of 3 rooms, each one takes the participant to a virtual world of beloved stories. During the quest participant gets fully absorbed into the well-known chapters and can feel himself in the role of the main character.

  • INTRODUCTION SCENE The game begins with this room. The player must find three objects in order to move to the next room.
  • "SHERLOCK HOLMES" SCENE The room allows you to become a real detective, find evidence and solve the murder.
  • ALICE IN THE WONDERLAND This scene transfers you to the magical world of “Alice in the Wonderland” allowing you to play cards with Cheshire Cat, eat magic mushrooms and open the secret door.
Quest in VR - Find corrupt official
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Quest in VR - Find corrupt official
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$10001 to $50000
4 weeks
Government

The application was developed for the Anti-Corruption Committee of Ukraine. With the help of virtual reality, we showed the process of detention of corrupt employees. To implement the project, the company Lookinar consulted with existing investigators and prosecutors to create a real scenario.
For several days, thousands of people could feel themselves in the role of an investigator walking along the trail. The project from idea to publication on the markets developed by Lookinar.

AR Kit + 3D Photo Scan
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AR Kit + 3D Photo Scan
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1 weeks
Advertising & Marketing

We were and we are the first in Ukraine to combine markerless AR Kit technology and photo scanning technology, creating a photorealistic augmented reality that comes alive without the need to download a mobile application.

The world is waiting for the discovery - games in AR
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The world is waiting for the discovery - games in AR
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$10001 to $50000
12 weeks
Education

Scan objects using the application "The world is waiting for discovery" and play in augmented reality with the heroes of the world "PLUSUS".

“The world is waiting for discovery” is a project of the PLUSPLUS channel and Lookinar production, which combines cartoons about inventions, sets for experiments, developed jointly with Ranok-Creative LLC, constructor books OOO Ranok Publishing House, and a game in augmented reality.

Herbalife quest in Augmented Reality
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Herbalife quest in Augmented Reality
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$10001 to $50000
3 weeks
Advertising & Marketing

Quest for Herbalife in AR
The developed application with augmented reality was used as a quest for the selection of TOP Management for the annual meeting for VIP persons. More than 20,000 employees took advantage of the application.

Murals AR
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Murals AR
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2 weeks
Social

We are the first company in Ukraine that created an application for murals in augmented reality right on buildings. The area of each mural is about 150 square meters. We used 2D slow motion and implemented the content to the application for iOS and Google Play.

Business Card in Augmented Reality
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Business Card in Augmented Reality
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$50001 to $100000
2 weeks
Retail

Development of Business card in Augmented Reality

SECTION “FURNITURE” In the section “Furniture” you can view how furniture fits into the interior of your apartment. With our augmented reality technology you will get the option to place virtual furniture in your bedroom, living room, kitchen, office, as well as, in any place where you put the printed marker.

SECTION ”HOUSE” In this section you can view the layout of the building in AR mode. You can also view a VR tour around the apartment on this building, viewing in detail all of the layout elements, furniture, and fully absorb into the atmosphere of the virtual apartment. “Point the device onto the target”

SECTION “GAME” The game will enthrall with its dances full of expression and passion performed by a robot. All that you need to do is to change the dance modes by pressing the buttons and receiving positive emotions. 

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Алина Золотарёва

Exciting use of Bank of Memories App (Alive photo in Augmented Reality)

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I have found this company couple mothns ago and tried to use their App Bank o Memories. The app "revives" photo and makes real magic. I proposed alive photo to my cliens and they were astonished by the idea. Amazed about quality of the app. Great job!

What service was provided as part of the project?

AR & VR Development

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Lookinar
Lookinar

Thank you Alina, we are happy that our work was so important for you!

Posted on May 05, 2019
Инна Горицкая

Application in Augmented Reality for Finance

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Having worked with them for over 1 year to develop mobile app with Augmented Reality that could help our clients to check their current balance and choose the option what to do next with the investments. Lookinar are very close with their estimations so the price was prepared correctly with no hidden comissions.

I really appreciate the team for the work. They have definitely helped our company a lot. Thank you and good luck. I would strongly recomend your team all my friends and partners.

What service was provided as part of the project?

AR & VR Development

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

The team is very qualified and one thing that surprised me a lot - they are ready to answer you anytime (even during Sundays night)

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Nothing, one of the best team

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Lookinar
Lookinar

Thanks a lot!

Posted on May 05, 2019
Ally Soldatova

Markerless Augmented Reality Spark AR

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We contacted Lookinar for the development of augmented reality instructions for our advanced product PAGL. Being a new generation of construction toys it's hard to explain what to do for our customers so Augmented Reality was brilliant idea. I'm grateful Lookinar for help and desire to create perfect digital product.

What service was provided as part of the project?

AR & VR Development

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

The company is focused on results and is always ready to come with its own vision based on great experience.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

There are a lot of orders in the company, so I had to wait about a week to get started.

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Lookinar
Lookinar

Hope to do many other projects with your product soon! Good luck for your upcoming Kickstarter campaign!

Posted on May 05, 2019
Alina Halushchak

Development of augmented reality for minimum viable product

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We contacted the company to develop a test demo application for product promotion in augmented reality. It was necessary to develop a hero from scratch and create game content in augmented reality. The guys coped perfectly well. Very pleased with the result.

What service was provided as part of the project?

AR & VR Development

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Lookinar
Lookinar

Dear Alina, it was a pleasent to work with you!

Posted on May 05, 2019