FIX Union: How Augmented Reality is Changing the Approach to Urban Spaces

Modern cities are developing rapidly, and along with them, expectations for the quality of public spaces are growing. Designers, architects, and urban planners are looking for new solutions that will make urban environments not only functional but also convenient, aesthetically pleasing, and technologically advanced. One such solution is augmented reality (AR), which FIX Union is actively integrating into its projects.

From Traditional Furniture to Digital Innovations
FIX Union is a Ukrainian company specializing in the design and production of high-quality outdoor furniture. Their solutions are used in public spaces across the country, and now they are incorporating digital technologies to create even more efficient and convenient products.
Recently, the company became one of the winners of the second open call of the SILEO project for the implementation of advanced technologies. In collaboration with the Spanish company Aumenta Solutions SL, FIX Union is developing an augmented reality application that will allow customers and architects to visualize urban furniture before its installation.

How AR is Changing the Process of Designing Urban Furniture
Augmented reality technology enables the integration of digital 3D models into real-world environments using smartphones or tablets. This opens up new possibilities for designers and clients:
- Visualization in a real environment before production allows users to see how the furniture will look in space.
- Flexible customization enables the selection of colors, materials, and furniture placement according to customer requests.
- Communication optimization simplifies the approval process between city authorities, businesses, and architects.

AR as Part of Ukraine’s Digital Transformation
FIX Union demonstrates that innovations in urbanism are not limited to European countries. Ukrainian businesses are also capable of creating solutions that align with global trends. The integration of AR in urban furniture design could become a standard for cities aiming for smart planning and technological advancement.

The digitalization of urbanism is no longer the future—it is the present. FIX Union proves that Ukrainian companies can be at the forefront of these changes.