This post is part of our Threekit Webinar Series, a blog series where we recount the most pertinent takeaways from the Threekit insiders and guest experts who are thought leaders in the 3D and augmented reality space.  

Today’s shoppers have more options than at any other time in human history. Try typing “paper clips” into the Amazon search bar, and you’ll see 38,000 results. For paper clips!

This post is part of our Threekit Webinar Series, a blog series where we recount the most pertinent takeaways from the Threekit insiders and guest experts who are thought leaders in the 3D and augmented reality space.   The world of eCommerce has gained a lot of steam in the past decade and its growth is only increasing in speed. This means eCommerce is positioned to become a major source of revenue and brands will need to be nimble and adaptable to set themselves up for success. Todd Franiuk, Senior Director of Services at Threekit recently sat down for a chat with Pete Robertshaw, Digital Commerce Consultant at Space48,  to discuss how to best prepare. The following is a summary of the advice they offered brands hoping to plan for a fruitful future in eCommerce.

In March 2020, life as we know it changed as governments worldwide issued stay-at-home orders in a bid to slow down the Coronavirus. This move had a significant impact on people and businesses as well. One of the most notable aspects that came about as a result of the pandemic was the move to e-commerce and online platforms.

Shopping habits have been changing rapidly in the last few years and 2020 was undoubtedly the year in which e-commerce, as an alternative to in-person shopping, became the preferred choice of consumers. Product configurator technology, previously considered a nice-to-have addition to the e-commerce experience, is becoming a must-have as retailers try to recreate the in-person store experience online.

Flawless 3D product visualization still looks a bit like something out of a science fiction movie, so it’s easy to assume that the chief selling point is the “wow” factor. But if the technology were only about twirling images around in cyberspace, eCommerce companies would have lost interest a long time ago.

At Threekit, our mission is fairly simple – we empower companies and businesses to bring their products to life in configurable 3D, photorealistic 2D, and augmented reality (AR). We are committed to providing users with the most helpful and immersive online product experience imaginable so that they can buy more of what they want.

As Gen Zers enter the workforce and build their spending power, eCommerce companies must adopt a digital-first mindset if they want to reach this key demographic.

There are no second thoughts regarding how we are ruled by what we are able to see. Visual experiences guide every decision and judgment we make. In fact, statistics suggest that 90% of everything that we process is visual. Moreover, people tend to respond faster to visuals than text.