ARCHITEX: Interior Design using Augmented

Reality

Keval Rathod Mihir Rathod Gaurav Redkar

Department of Computer Engineering Department of Computer Engineering Department of Computer Engineering
Atharva College of Engineering Atharva College of Engineering Atharva College of Engineering
Mumbai, India Mumbai, India Mumbai, India
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Prajnesh Shetty Prof. Jaya Nag Mathur

Department of Computer Engineering Department of Computer Engineering
Atharva College of Engineering Atharva College of Engineering
Mumbai, India Mumbai, India
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ABSTRACT — In an era characterized by constant approach to design exploration. One of the app's
technological innovation and a growing emphasis on most notable features is real-time rendering, made
user experience, augmented reality (AR) has possible through AR Foundation.
emerged as a powerful tool for reshaping interior
design. This abstract introduces a pioneering AR This application represents a significant leap in the
interior design application built using Unity and the evolution of interior design technology. It empowers
AR Foundation package, a tool that holds the users to visualize and experiment with their design
promise of revolutionizing how we envision and ideas, fostering creativity, practicality, and
interact with our living and working spaces. This accessibility. This abstract offers a glimpse into the
visionary application transcends the traditional immense potential of AR technology and Unity's AR
boundaries of interior design, offering a Foundation package, redefining the future of
transformative approach that blurs the lines interior design with innovation, functionality, and
between the physical and the virtual, enabling users convenience of our living and working
to creatively, efficiently, and personally design their environments.
interior spaces.
I. INTRODUCTION
The Unity AR Interior Design App takes full
The emergence of augmented reality (AR) technology
advantage of AR Foundation's capabilities,
has precipitated a transformative shift in how individuals
providing a unique platform for visualizing, conceptualize and interact with their physical
manipulating, and personalizing interior spaces. It surroundings. One domain profoundly influenced by
empowers users by allowing them to overlay virtual this technological evolution is interior design.
furniture, decorative items, and architectural Augmented reality applications dedicated to interior
elements onto their physical surroundings. The design introduce a novel and immersive dimension to
outcome is an instant visualization of design the creative process, enabling users to visualize and
concepts within the context of their homes, offices, customize their living spaces in real-time. At the
or commercial spaces. forefront of this technological advancement is the AR
interior design application known as "ARCHITEX."
The key features of this groundbreaking app include This research paper delves into the landscape of AR
an extensive library of meticulously designed 3D interior design applications, focusing on an in-depth
models, covering a wide array of furniture, exploration of user experiences and preferences within
decorative items, and architectural components. the context of "ARCHITEX."
These models are finely crafted to deliver a lifelike
As our reliance on digital platforms continues to
representation, ensuring a seamless integration intensify, the integration of AR technologies into
between the virtual and physical worlds. The user everyday experiences offers a dynamic and interactive
interface is designed with a focus on ease of use, alternative, particularly in the domain of interior design.
allowing users to effortlessly select, move, rotate, "ARCHITEX" stands as a testament to this evolution,
and resize virtual objects, providing a hands-on
providing users with a platform to virtually place and The paper emphasizes the significance of simulating
customize furniture, transcending traditional design augmented content and sensory information related to
boundaries. In light of this, our research seeks to unravel decorative materials, furniture, and appliances for soft
the intricacies of user interactions within AR-designed decoration. This simulation is achieved using special
spaces, investigating customization preferences, and stereoscopic equipment, resulting in an Augmented
examining the influence of real-time rendering on the Reality 3D interior prototype within the ARID system.
overall user experience. Jiang Hui's utilization of such advanced technology aims
The primary objective of this research is to contribute to enhance customer understanding and participation in
meaningful insights to the current state of AR interior customized interior design projects.
design applications. By undertaking a comprehensive
analysis, we aim to identify challenges and opportunities The incorporation of Augmented Reality technology in
that exist in the realm of user-centric AR design. the conceptual design stage not only revolutionizes the
Through a meticulous examination of user preferences, traditional design process but also adds a new dimension
interactions, and the impact of real-time rendering, we to customer involvement. By actively engaging
endeavour to lay the groundwork for strategies that can customers in the creation of 3D interior models and
enhance the overall user experience within AR interior providing a simulated AR3D interior prototype, Jiang
design applications. This research is poised at the Hui's approach contributes to a more comprehensive and
intersection of technological innovation and user-centric participatory interior design experience. This not only
design principles, offering a unique perspective on how
aligns with the current technological trends but also
AR can reshape the creative processes associated with
interior aesthetics. As technology continues to play an underscores the potential for improved communication
integral role in defining our spatial experiences, this and collaboration between designers and clients in the
study contributes to the ongoing dialogue surrounding field of interior design. Jiang Hui's paper's approach is
the transformative potential of AR in the field of interior deemed useful for its ability to expand the influence of
design. customers' requirements in the conceptual design stage
and enhance overall project outcomes.
II. LITERATURE SURVEY
III. PROPOSED SYSTEM
The literature review delves into the innovative
application of Augmented Reality (AR) technology and Utilizing advanced computer vision capabilities, the
Augmented Reality 3D interior models in the field of application harnesses the device's camera to conduct a
interior design, focusing on addressing the challenge of comprehensive scan of the ambient surroundings.
effectively communicating the conceptual design stage Employing cutting-edge ARFoundation technology
to customers. Traditionally, designers create 3D interior within the Unity framework, and seamlessly integrating
space prototypes for evaluation, but the paper by Jiang ARCore and ARKit packages for broad multi-platform
Hui proposes a more collaborative and immersive compatibility, users are empowered to meticulously
approach. select, manipulate, and interact with virtual objects. The
immersive experience extends beyond mere object
The approach outlined involves the active involvement selection, enabling intricate activities such as precise
of both designers and customers in the conceptual design scaling, dynamic rotation, and nuanced translation of
stage. Unlike conventional methods where designers the chosen AR element. Input is seamlessly facilitated
independently create 3D interior space prototypes, Jiang through touchscreen interaction, where a sophisticated
Hui's study suggests a novel methodology. The ray-casting mechanism originating from the camera
collaboration begins with the joint creation of a 3D precisely intersects with the user's touch point, resulting
interior structure model, followed by the selection of in the seamless rendering and placement of the virtual
hard-soft decoration methods and customized object within the physical environment.
decoration requirements within an Augmented Reality
1. Framework:
Interior Design System (ARID).
ARCHITEX is built upon a robust framework that
A crucial aspect of Jiang Hui's proposed methodology is combines cutting-edge technology with a user-centric
the establishment of a hard decoration modelling approach, aiming to revolutionize the field of interior
framework. This framework serves to enhance design design. The framework encompasses the following key
project improvement and evaluation, ensuring that users elements:
can coordinate every aspect of the design project. The 1. Augmented Reality (AR) Integration: The
goal is to achieve a harmonious balance between the project leverages Unity's ARFoundation
structural elements and functional aspects of the interior technology, which includes ARCore and ARKit,
design. ensuring compatibility across iOS and Android
 devices. This framework enables the seamless IV. METHODOLOGY
integration of AR features.
1. Technology Stack Selection:
2. User-Centered Design: A user-centric design The foundation of "ARCHITEX" lies in a carefully
philosophy guides the development of ARCHITEX. chosen technology stack, with Unity as the primary
The framework emphasizes intuitive user development platform. This robust platform provides a
interfaces, responsiveness across devices, and real- versatile and intuitive environment for creating
time rendering to deliver an immersive and immersive applications. The integration of
enjoyable user experience. ARFoundation serves as a pivotal component, allowing
for the seamless incorporation of augmented reality
3. Extensive 3D Model Library: A database-driven features. By specifically integrating ARCore and
framework houses an extensive library of 3D ARKit, "ARCHITEX" ensures cross-platform
models for furniture, decor, and architectural compatibility, catering to both Android and iOS users.
elements, providing users with a diverse range of
design options. 2. Requirement Gathering and Analysis:
A critical phase in the development process is the
2. Design Details: thorough gathering and analysis of requirements. This
ARCHITEX is meticulously designed to offer a involves comprehensive market research and by delving
comprehensive and immersive interior design into the specific needs of designers and end-users,
experience. Key design details include: "ARCHITEX" aims to identify not only the
fundamental requirements but also key features,
1. Intuitive User Interface: An easy-to-navigate and functionalities, and design elements essential for
user-friendly interface that prioritizes user delivering an immersive and user-centric AR interior
experience and accessibility. design experience.
3. AR Technology Integration (Unity and
2. 3D Model Library: A rich database of 3D models ARFoundation):
encompassing furniture, decor items, and
architectural elements. With the technology stack established, the next step
involves the implementation of the ARFoundation
3. Real-Time Rendering: Real-time rendering of package within the Unity development environment.
virtual objects, providing instant feedback on This integration taps into the advanced capabilities of
design choices. ARCore and ARKit, offering features such as motion
tracking, environmental understanding, and light
4. Manipulation Options: Robust customization estimation. Unity's development environment serves as
features, allowing users to personalize designs by the canvas for creating a dynamic and interactive AR
changing sizes and rotating objects. experience. Object manipulation becomes a core aspect,
allowing users to seamlessly interact with virtual
elements in their physical space, enhancing the overall
user engagement.
4. 3D Model Library Development:
Collaboration with 3D model designers and
manufacturers becomes paramount in building a diverse
and extensive 3D model library. The curated collection
includes a wide array of furniture, decor, and
architectural elements. Tools like Blender or Autodesk
Maya are employed for 3D model creation, ensuring not
only the visual richness of the models but also their
optimization for real-time rendering within the AR
environment. This expansive library becomes a
cornerstone, providing users with a comprehensive
selection to bring their design visions to life.

Fig.1 Design Overview

5. Incorporating Object Manipulation: As "ARCHITEX" concludes its development phase, the
application stands as a testament to the fusion of
Object manipulation stands as a key feature within technology and design principles. With a strong
"ARCHITEX," allowing users to dynamically interact foundation, innovative features, and a user-friendly
with virtual objects. Leveraging Unity's capabilities, the interface, "ARCHITEX" is poised to redefine the
application enables intuitive and responsive landscape of AR interior design.
manipulation, empowering users to position, resize, and
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