2013 a new app for smartphones brings augmented reality into the IKEA catalog.
Every year, millions of women (and of course a couple of men :-) are waiting for the new IKEA catalog with tons of cool products, home furnishing ideas and – most important – tiny accessoires. But in the past years, flipping though a catalog made out of real paper has become a little bit anachronistic. And online-shopping on the IKEA website isn´t much fun, so it´s no alternative.
I think that´s why IKEA is taking their catalog one step further. The “live improvement” company previews an augmented reality app for smartphones and tablets, which will be released in 2013. Not in substitution, but in addition to the printed catalog. Here´s the official statement about the app:
This year, the IKEA Catalog is alive with smart ideas, fun stories and beautiful products. Download the IKEA Catalog App for your smartphone or tablet, and scan select pages to unlock films, interactive experiences, photo galleries and more home furnishing inspiration.
Watch the video to get a first impression and to increase anticipation:
