What is ‘Construct’?

An additional feature for the IKEA Place mobile app (v5.9.1).

Construct uses AR to help customers build their IKEA furniture!

The IKEA Place App Design uses AR technology to add interactivity to the app experience. With IKEA Place, the user can try items from the retailer in their actual homes using augmented reality. The user simply points their camera at their surroundings, specifically wherever they'd like to place an item.

The infrastructure of the IKEA Place app has already been made; ‘Construct’ will be an additional element to enhance the user experience.

Application Touch-point Outline

• Once the QR code has been scanned, the instructions will begin at box opening with arrows, so the box isn’t upside down.
• List of the types and numbers of pieces. Additional tools needed for the build will also be listed (eg. screwdriver). Have an estimated time for the build.
• Explain the space needed to build, as well as advising a suitable environment, with factors including a soft protected surface to build (eg. rug), an unpopulated area (no kids or pets running around).
• The instructions will begin at the box opening with arrows so the box isn’t upside down.
• Step-by-step unpacking and laying the pieces out, checking if all pieces are provided.
• Layout screws and dowels. When screws or dowels are needed, the app will scan over the alignment and highlight the tool needed.
• Order of operations from this point forward. Will be able to rotate the 3D AR models (just like IKEA Place). This will allow users with a difficulty deciphering the 2D diagrams to have an easier time.