Seeking AR Developer and Designer for Innovative Social Messaging App

Project Title: AR-Based Social Messaging and Gifting App Project Overview: We are developing an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) social messaging app that allows users to leave personalized messages or gifts at specific locations. The app will enable people to connect emotionally through location-based AR interactions. Key features include the ability to leave AR messages, create social gifting experiences, and engage users in a treasure hunt for AR-based rewards. Project Objectives: Emotional Connection: Users can leave personalized AR messages or gifts for friends and family in real-world locations, offering a unique and memorable way to communicate. Gamified Experience: Through a treasure hunt feature, users can explore locations to discover hidden AR gifts or rewards, increasing engagement and fun. Social Interaction: The app is designed to promote social experiences that are tied to physical locations, allowing users to share meaningful moments. Target Audience & Focus: The initial focus of this app will be popular restaurants (맛집) in South Korea. Korean cuisine (K-Food) is not only beloved domestically but is also gaining global popularity. Targeting the highly social and community-driven restaurant culture in Korea allows the app to tap into a vibrant and active user base. By partnering with local restaurants, we can enhance the dining experience with AR-based interactions, making it more engaging and shareable. Target Audience: Users aged 18-35 who are familiar with social media and are looking for unique, interactive, and meaningful ways to engage with friends and family. Restaurant-goers who enjoy sharing their dining experiences online. Global users with an interest in K-Food and Korean culture. Key Features: AR Messaging: Users can leave customized AR messages at specific real-world locations. AR Gifting: Users can purchase or create virtual gifts and leave them in the app's AR environment for others to discover. Treasure Hunt Feature: A gamified experience where users search for hidden rewards in AR at different locations. Location-based Interaction: Using GPS and AR technology, the app enhances real-world experiences with virtual elements. Technical Requirements: Platforms: iOS (ARKit) and Android (ARCore) Development Tools: Unity with AR Foundation Backend: Firebase (for real-time messaging and data storage) Mapping Services: Google Maps API or Apple Maps for location tracking Languages: Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android), C# (Unity) Timeline & Milestones: Phase 1 (Prototype): Develop AR messaging functionality (2-4 weeks) Create a simple UI for users to interact with messages (1-2 weeks) Phase 2 (Social Gifting): Implement gifting features and integrate a payment system for virtual gifts (2-4 weeks) Phase 3 (Treasure Hunt Feature): Create gamified experiences where users can search for AR rewards (3-4 weeks) Phase 4 (Testing and Optimization): Beta testing and debugging (2-3 weeks) Final adjustments and performance optimization (1-2 weeks) Budget & Compensation: As we are currently in the early stages and without external funding, we offer a profit-sharing model or equity in the project as compensation for initial collaboration. Successful freelancers may also receive long-term compensation and be part of the project’s growth once it gains traction and funding. Expectations and Deliverables: A functional AR messaging prototype within the first few weeks. Regular communication and progress updates through platforms like Slack or Trello. Collaboration on design, backend development, and frontend user experience. Deliverables include working code, design files, and technical documentation for future updates. If you are interested in being a part of this innovative project, please reach out. We are looking for talented developers and designers with experience in AR technology who are passionate about creating unique user experiences. Let’s build something extraordinary together!