ABOUT THIS PROJECT
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The Challenge
Static assets—business cards, banners, and flyers—are inherently passive. In a crowded market, they fail to convey the personality and passion behind a brand. Gortana required a scalable, universal solution that could turn any printed surface into a face-to-face pitch, building immediate trust without the massive “friction” of forcing a user to download a bulky app.
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The Solution
Virtual Fudge built a browser-based AR experience anchored to the Gortana logo — no app required. Scan a QR code, point at the logo, and a life-like hologram of the founder appears. Synced audio and customizable subtitles keep it accessible across any environment, and the lightweight build ensures instant load times on any iOS or Android device.
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The Results
Static became cinematic. The AR logo activation transformed Gortana’s physical collateral into a dynamic lead-generation tool. By “putting a face to the name” instantly, Gortana saw a dramatic spike in brand dwell time and a “wow” factor that turned passive event attendees into high-intent leads. We proved that a brand mark doesn’t have to be a flat image—it can be a conversation.
Key Features
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Zero-App WebAR:
High-speed access via mobile browser. We eliminated the #1 barrier to AR adoption: the App Store download. -
Precision Image Tracking:
Our tracking engine stays “locked” to the physical logo in real-time, maintaining the holographic illusion even as the user moves. -
Dynamic Audio & Subtitles:
Synced voiceover with optional, customizable closed captions for universal accessibility. -
Agile Content Updates:
The experience is live. We can update the video message or the “Book a Call” CTA for different campaigns without ever reprinting your materials.
MEASURABLE IMPACT
The ROI of AR logo activations
Surge in Average Dwell Time
High Scan-to-Engagement Conversion
Accelerated Brand Trust & Affinity
Event-Driven Lead Generation
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Technology Stack
Message to the mothership, check out this extraterrerstial tech! This is how we made it work:
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Zapworks Mattercraft
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Reallusion iClone Suite
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HeadShot Plugin
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Video MoCap
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Unity

FAQ
We know AR can sound techy, so let us answer some of the main AR for retail activations questions.
Do users need to download an app?
What can trigger the hologram?
Can the video be updated?