The classic and fun photobooth concept has been taken to a whole new level thanks to the Omote 3D. Instead of instant pictures or even motion-capturing flipbooks, the Omote 3D project captures the essence of a person in figurine form. The creation of such toys is nothing new, but applying it to everyday portrait of a person is.
The process of the Omote 3D is pretty straightforward. A person's entire body is scanned, the information of which is transferred to a computer to design schematics to print a realistic figurine.
Conceived and created by Spoon & Tamago, a blog and studio based in New York City and Tokyo, Japan, the Omote 3D is currently part of a pop up installation for the Eye of Grye exhibition.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 3D Printed Photobooths
- The Omote 3D project showcases a new way to blend traditional photobooths with 3D printing technology to create unique keepsakes for consumers.
- Personalized Figurines
- The Omote 3D offers the opportunity for consumers to have a customized 3D printed figurine of themselves, opening up new markets for personalized merchandise.
- Virtual Reality Souvenirs
- The Omote 3D lets consumers take souvenir-making to the next level by offering a 3D capture of themselves, potentially generating a new market for virtual reality souvenirs.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Photography could leverage 3D printing technology to create more interactive and personalized keepsakes for their clients, creating additional revenue streams.
- Printing
- Printing technology can expand its portfolio by incorporating 3D printing into its offerings for a more comprehensive printing service.
- Tourism
- The Omote 3D and similar projects can be leveraged by the travel and tourism industry to offer unique and customizable souvenirs, opening up a new opportunity for revenue and customer satisfaction.
