Clothing is the most personal and persistent expression of one's style. Which is why a 3D configurator for clothing retailers makes so much sense. Increasingly, people are shopping online, and they don't want to sacrifice the opportunity to impose their preferences on their purchases. If there is a way to make a piece a little more personal through color, cut or added elements, brands are wise to offer that option through a configurator. It gives shoppers more ownership over their experiences. But don't just take our word for it.

You'll rarely make a more personal purchase than a piece of jewelry. Whether a gift to yourself or someone you love, it needs to feel personal to whoever is going to be wearing it.  With this added layer of purchase pressure, 3D configuration goes a long way in instilling buyer confidence, engagement, and ultimately, purchase. Here, we cover several examples of 3D configuration in jewelry.  

The online furniture industry is experiencing a boom. Sales are set to hit $44.5b by the end of 2019 and poised to grow about 10% annually for the next several years. But online shopping for furniture poses risks for the shopper. Will that couch fit in the living room? Will the fabric match my club chairs? Can I actually see the custom updates that I'm making so I can be sure it's what I want?

Should you use the STEP 3D file format? Like with all 3D file formats, it depends on what you are trying to do. Here, I will talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the STEP file format so you can decide if it is right the task at hand.

If you're wondering whether you should use the USD, USDZ and USDA 3D file formats, the answer is: "It depends on what you are using it for." There are pros and cons to consider. 

Interactive product experiences are increasingly becoming customer expectation in today's visual economy, but there are specific applications for each variety. A 3D product configurator is especially useful to show customization. Could it be right for your products?