AR/VR at Shopify: ShipIt! Session Recap
Shopify's monthly ShipIt! event series explored the company's use of augmented and virtual reality on June 20, 2020. Daniel Beauchamp, Head of AR/VR at Shopify, presented how the technology is being integrated into the platform.
During the presentation, Beauchamp referenced a video demonstrating Shopify's AR stroller feature, which is available at https://youtu.be/ntX0cOr4r08.
Resources from the Talk
The session included a collection of resources for developers and merchants interested in AR/VR, ranging from education tools to Shopify's own documentation.
Follow the Presenter
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/pushmatrix
- Shopify VR Medium - https://medium.com/shopify-vr
Learning Tools
For those getting started with AR/VR development, several platforms were highlighted:
- Lens Studio - https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/
- Spark AR - https://sparkar.facebook.com/ar-studio/
- 8th Wall - https://www.8thwall.com/
Additional recommended learning material includes Apple's AR Quick Look documentation at https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/quick-look/ and Unity's VR Beginner project, "The Escape Room," at https://learn.unity.com/project/vr-beginner-the-escape-room.
Industry News
Beauchamp pointed to Tom Emrich as a source for AR/VR industry updates, accessible at https://twitter.com/tomemrich.
Shopify's AR Capabilities
Merchants looking to implement AR features can reference Shopify's documentation on product media for custom themes at https://www.shopify.com/partners/blog/product-media, as well as guidance on bringing product pages to life with built-in support for 3D models and video, available at https://www.shopify.ca/blog/3d-models-video.
