# Projected Design Previews The Smart Projection Device Helps With Upholstery and Furniture Shopping By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-17 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-shopping References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/ar-lets-customers-virtually-preview-furniture-designs-store/) & [vizeralabs](http://www.vizeralabs.com) The introduction of augmented reality technology to retail or furniture shopping is not the newest idea. However, this smart projection device from Vizera does more than let you virtually fit a piece into a potential space. Their [real-time upholstery projections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-visual-configurator) on actual furniture allow you to test different shades in store and pick the right fabric for your home. Their easy to use [tablet interface makes furniture shopping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-home-furnishings) less of a pain than ever. By previewing designs beforehand, you won't have the problem of ordering it and becoming displeased with the final result if they don't have the exact model in stock. Retail locations using the smart projector will also have a less difficult time with their inventory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Augmented Reality Retail:** Using augmented reality technology in retail allows customers to virtually try out furniture and upholstery options before making a purchase. - **Real-time Upholstery Projections:** The use of real-time upholstery projections on actual furniture helps customers visualize different shades and choose the right fabric. - **Tablet Interface for Furniture Shopping:** The integration of an easy-to-use tablet interface in furniture shopping simplifies the process for customers and enhances their experience. ### Where This Applies - **Ecommerce:** The use of augmented reality and real-time upholstery projections can revolutionize online furniture shopping and enhance the customer's online shopping experience. - **Home Furnishings:** The introduction of smart projection devices and real-time upholstery projections in retail locations can drive innovation in the home furnishings industry and improve the customer's in-store shopping experience. - **Technology:** The integration of augmented reality and tablet interfaces in the furniture shopping process presents disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies in enhancing retail experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR Apartment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-apartment.md) - [Housewares Retailer Design Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfair-decorify.md) - [AR Piano Previews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-ar.md) - [AR-Powered Furniture Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-kreativ.md) - [AR-Powered Furniture Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-search-2.md) - [Spatial Computing Kitchen Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowes-style-studio.md) - [3D AR Home Improvement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomle.md) - [AI Interior Visualization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sikea-ai.md) - [AR-Powered Retail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-feature.md)