Frieze Viewing
The Frieze Viewing platform revolutionizes online art exhibitions through intuitive design, interactive features, and AR technology. This web and mobile solution enables users to seamlessly view, buy, and sell artwork in a virtual environment, with features like smart filtering, integrated chat, and augmented reality for artwork placement.
Problem
Our client needed a comprehensive platform for virtual art exhibitions. The key challenges were:
- Creating an elegant interface to showcase artwork
- Building effective filtering and chat systems for user interaction
- Implementing AR visualization for artwork placement
- Developing secure, scalable transaction processing
The main challenge lay in unifying these features into an intuitive platform that would serve both casual browsers and serious collectors while maintaining peak performance.
Solution
- We built Frieze Viewing using a modern technology stack optimized for scalability:
- Web Frontend: HTML/CSS/JS and React.js for responsive, dynamic experiences
- Mobile App: React Native for cross-platform support, with ARKit and ARCore enabling AR artwork previews
- Backend: Node.js powering real-time features, Stripe API for secure payments, and Nginx for scalability
The platform features sophisticated artwork filtering by artist, price, and medium. Its live chat system connects buyers, sellers, and support staff. The AR feature stands out by letting users visualize artwork in their spaces before purchase.
Result:
Frieze Viewing launched successfully, drawing diverse art enthusiasts and professionals. Key achievements include:
- Increased Visitor Engagement: Interactive features drove longer browsing sessions
- Higher Sales: AR previews boosted buyer confidence and purchases
- Strong User Response: Buyers and artists praised the platform's design and innovation
The Frieze Viewing Room has significantly expanded the accessibility and inclusivity of art fairs. By transcending geographical barriers, it allows collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts from around the globe to engage with a diverse array of artworks without the need for physical presence. This digital platform not only democratizes access to art but also provides galleries with innovative ways to present their collections, utilizing high-resolution imagery, videos, and detailed descriptions to enrich the virtual experience. Features such as live chat enable real-time interactions between galleries and potential buyers, fostering meaningful connections within the art community.
Moreover, the Frieze Viewing Room has become an essential tool for galleries to reach a wider audience, especially during times when traditional in-person events face limitations. By offering a curated selection of artworks and thematic sections, the platform guides visitors through a tailored journey, highlighting both established and emerging artists. This approach not only enhances the visibility of diverse artistic expressions but also supports the commercial aspects of the art world by facilitating sales and networking opportunities in a virtual environment. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the Frieze Viewing Room exemplifies how technology can complement and enhance the traditional art fair model, ensuring its relevance and vitality in the contemporary era.
TEAM:
- React native
- Web frontend
- Backend devs
- QA tester
- UI/UX designer
STACK:
- HTML/CSS/JS
- React.js
- Node.js
- React native
- ARKit/ARCore
- Stripe API, Nginx
TIMINGS:
- 8 months
