Who should I turn to for 3D VR model signage in Changchun?

Hey, when it comes to making signs in Changchun, the requirements of customers are becoming more and more "expensive". A few years ago, maybe making acrylic luminous characters or stainless steel etching would have been considered high-end. But now, people are asking about it all the time.: “Can you make VR models with 3D effects? It's the kind of thing that I can look at in all directions on my phone or computer before I see the real thing, and it's exactly the same as the real thing! ”

To be honest, the first time I heard this demand, I was confused. How could this be just making signs? It was clearly a combination of "digital twin" + "physical manufacturing". But when I calm down and think about it, this is indeed a trend, especially for large corporate exhibition halls, high-end commercial spaces, and museums. For museum guides, or those art installation signs with particularly complex shapes, just showing customers a graphic design drawing is indeed becoming less and less convincing. People want to "immerse" in advance the actual effect of the sign standing there, and even "walk in" to see it. This demand is reasonable and reasonable.

So the question is, where can I get this kind of "3D VR model signage" in Changchun? I thought about it and found that you can't just focus on the traditional sign processing factory. This is a two-step process and even requires the cooperation of two teams.

first step: The core lies in "model creation and VR content production”

80% of traditional signage factories can't handle this part of the work. You have to find someone who is good at it. Companies or studios that develop 3D modeling, 3D animation, and VR/AR content , in Changchun, some of these teams are concentrated in the High-tech Development Zone and Jingyue, and many of them serve car design, film and television post-production, and architectural visualization (that is, cool 3D tours for real estate). Their specialty is to take your idea and use software (such as 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, C4D, etc.) to build a detailed three-dimensional digital model, and then add materials and lighting, and finally export it into a format that can be interacted with in a VR helmet or on a web page.

When you communicate with them, you can't just say "I want to make a sign", you have to make the sign Detailed design drawings (CAD), renderings, specific dimensions, and material description (whether it is brushed stainless steel, transparent acrylic with inner luminescence, or retro bronze medallion) , all are given to the past, so that they can "reproduce" it 1:1 in the virtual world based on these, and even the material reflections and lighting shadows are made realistic. The quality of this step directly determines the shock level of the subsequent VR experience. The price mainly depends on the complexity of the model and the number of VR interactive functions. A simple three-dimensional signage model and a huge brand image wall with a complex structure are definitely not the same price.

Step 2: Production and implementation of physical signage

The VR model makes people excited to see it, but in the end the thing has to be actually made and installed on the wall. This step is the stage of the traditional signage production factory. After you and the VR team finalize the digital model, This model itself has become an important basis for guiding production. , the sign factory can more accurately understand the structure based on this 3D model: Where does it need to be bent, where does it need to be assembled in layers, how to route the internal lights, how to connect different materials, especially for special-shaped and multi-curved signs, having a 3D model for reference can greatly reduce misunderstandings and errors during the production process.

The ideal collaboration process is: As Party A or an intermediary, you first find the VR content team to produce a confirmed version of the 3D VR model. ； Take this model (and of course the traditional construction drawings) to a reliable signage manufacturer for quotation and production.  Some forward-looking signage factories have begun to recruit or cooperate with 3D design talents, and try to provide one-stop services of "design + VR preview + production". But to be honest, in Changchun, it is rare to see those who can do both of these very well. Most of them still require collaboration.

So how to find these service providers in Changchun? Don’t just rely on Baidu, you can try these methods:

1. Go to a local creative design park or maker space , where young digital content creation teams often gather.

2. On some websites or forums frequently visited by designers (such as Zokuu, UI China) , search by keywords such as "Changchun", "3D" and "VR" to see if there are any works released by local studios.

3. Ask your friends who have done architectural tours or 3D product displays. , they probably have a reliable team that they have worked with.

4. Consult directly with several larger signage companies , ask them directly: “If I need to create an interactive VR model for the signage first, do you have a team to work with or can provide this service? ” Explore the boundaries of their tone and abilities.

A few final words. To make this kind of sign with VR preview, the overall budget is definitely higher than that of ordinary signs. The main reason is that there are technical costs in the early model production, but the value it brings is also obvious.: It can reduce decision-making hesitation, improve the project approval rate, and discover potential design flaws in advance to avoid regrets after making the actual product. For projects that pursue quality and experience, this money may be well spent.

The key to doing this in Changchun is to have a "combination" thinking. Don't expect one company to take it all. Instead, find experts in the two fields of digital content and physical manufacturing and let them run in relay. You, just be the "general director" who best understands the needs and can communicate best. Find slowly and compare more. There are actually more teams that can do this now than we thought.