Introduction
Py-Engineering, our client has a well-established PYE-platform to help engineers solve complex problems in the AEC sector for by making custom-made online tools for their clients across the Europe. They wanted to upgrade their louvre grating tool ( it is sunshading grating which is used to partially block sun and air) to an interactive one. They collaborated with us.
What did we do?
We transformed their static 2D tool into an interactive 3D Louvre grating configurator. In this post, let me breakdown how we worked on this project, how we changed the tool into a fully immersive, real-time experience, how all of these, bring more business value, and how this is a perfect fusion of civil engineering knowledge and software expertise.
About the Client
First things first. Let me tell about our client first, just to give you a perspective on the project.
Py-Engineering is a Netherlands-based company that builds online tools to automate Eurocode calculations, and optimizes engineering workflow. They intend to upgrade digital workflows for the building AEC sectors with intuitive, robust tools on their platforms.
The Challenge
Now let’s understand the challenge. The existing tool was a static 2D viewer. That was not interactive and had less visual appeal or engagement. The tool was unable to showcase how louvre gratings perform in real-life, i.e. no real-world configurability. There was no scope to see how their positions, numbers, angles, or height can have an impact. The intention of Py-Engineering to let the user (visitor) experience a real-life scenario, was missing.
So, what was needed?
The need was a tool that is more dynamic, intuitive, interactive. And it can generate sales lead, with a perfect interactive marketing using the tool.
How We Solve It
Now, here we enter, to make that platform more interactive as well as realistic. Thus the intention is to provide the user (visitor) a wholesome 3D experience so they can take the best decision, with rightful of options, and customized visialization.
But, how we did that?
Our tech team and internal team had several meetings and discussions to initialize the plan. After several iterations, we managed to finally execute our vision.
Our 3D configurator enables users to:
rotate and zoom the model in real time
adjust parameters: height, spacing, numbers, load, and many more
instantly see the sun shading effect in a realistic 3D environment with perfectly aligned shades and light
Get structural and architectural validations according to Eurocode standards.
Thus, we remodelled the simple design tool into a dynamic, interactive product configurator. Now, users can have real-time, immersive experience that feels like actually using the louvre gratings.
How It's A Big Deal for the Client?
Let me first ask you: what was the purpose of the static tool? To give any potential customer (or visitor) a demo of their tools or products. Now, the 3D model changes a lot in that direction. This new tool is not just aesthetic, this is a live product configurator that offers customers a deeper understanding of what the client offers actually. This is not just one benefit, there are other gains too:
There would be a greater digital presence of the client.
This 3D configurator also eases the decision making process for the customer (or potential customer).
Makes user confident in their choices, i.e., whether they have selected the right product or not.
This tool not only has the technical advantage, but also has a marketing side: this is a disguised sales enabler.
What We Do Actually?
Design Intelligence was born out of necessity and passion for problem solving. We found civil engineering issues, we knew the answer lies in software development. The fusion of civil knowledge and software expertise resulted in practical problem solving.
What about this project?
In this project, our approach was the same. We searched for issues using our knowledge of civil engineering, we planed the strategy with software engineers. At first we came up with a basic structure. With time, our tech team continuously improved the design and the interference. And the final result is what you can see in the video attached. We kept track of every parameter possible, we visualised the whole surrounding, and how the gratings would interact with the wall it is mounted. Hope, you took notice of the fine works of our hardworking techies.
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