AR Animated Immersive Benches

Concept: A modular series of sculptural benches that blend functional seating with AR-driven immersive storytelling, perfect for art parks, festivals, museums, and cultural attractions.

Potential for monetized AR experiences (paywall for premium content, photo/video downloads, sponsor branding)

Key Value Propositions Across All Tiers

  • Scalable design – deploy a single bench or a themed collection

  • Customizable themes – cultural heritage, environmental education, festival branding, or abstract art

  • Revenue potential – sponsorship integration, premium AR content, photo monetization

  • Low maintenance – weatherproof finishes, modular repairs

  • Community & brand engagement – encourages photo sharing, social virality, and repeat visits, Highly branded* aesthetic , Iconic.

Tier 1 – $3K–$6K (Entry-Level Functional Art)

Target Use: Outdoor seating with light interactive appeal for casual public engagement.
Features:

  • Sculpture from upcycled/reclaimed materials (wood,bamboo, metal, stone, concrete, or clay/cob blends)

  • Integrated AR markers (QR triggers) activating smartphone-based animations via webAR

  • Static lighting accents (low-voltage LED strips or solar-powered spots)

  • Weather-sealed structure for outdoor longevity

  • Modular design for relocation/rearrangement

Tier 2 – $7K–$10K (Mid-Level Interactive Experience)

Target Use: More immersive and branded experience for parks, sponsored activations, and tourism spots.
Features:

  • Custom CNC-carved detailing in wood/composite panels with cultural or thematic motifs (e.g., Mayan, botanical, geometric)

  • Basic motion-triggered lighting using PIR or ultrasonic sensors

  • Enhanced AR integration with , audio guides, and shareable selfie animations

  • Built-in USB charging stations for guest devices (optional)

Tier 3 – $11K–$16K (Premium Immersive Installation)

Target Use: High-impact, centerpiece installations for premium venues, festivals, and long-term art parks.
Features:

  • Architecturally sculpted CNC-carved frame with inlays, reliefs, and mixed-media integration (metal, glass, resin, clay)

  • Advanced AR experience featuring animated characters, environmental effects, and photo/video capture for sharing

  • Custom audio bed & sound design triggered via sensors or RFID-based interaction

  • Programmable LED lighting with possible DMX control for dynamic light shows

  • Sustainable material sourcing + weatherproof finishes for 5+ year outdoor life

  • Options for Animatronic Features, physical blinking eyes, spinning , floating, water features ect

Immersive Reality AR- Benches

ROI Estimates for AR Benches

Attendance: 200,000 people/year
Price per AR Interaction: $3–$5

Scenario 1 – 1/50 Purchase Rate (2%)

  • Buyers/year:
    200,000 × 0.02 = 4,000 buyers

  • Revenue range:
    $3 option: 4,000 × $3 = $12,000/year
    $5 option: 4,000 × $5 = $20,000/year

  • Monthly breakdown:

    • $3 option → $1,000/month

    • $5 option → $1,667/month

Scenario 2 – 1/20 Purchase Rate (5%)

  • Buyers/year:
    200,000 × 0.05 = 10,000 buyers

  • Revenue range:
    $3 option: 10,000 × $3 = $30,000/year
    $5 option: 10,000 × $5 = $50,000/year

  • Monthly breakdown:

    • $3 option → $2,500/month

    • $5 option → $4,167/month

Sculptural bench Design made for the Dali Museum in St Petersburg By Kevin Brady, Repaired and Refurbished By Harmonic Graffiti and Emory Art

(has been noted in several sources such as USA today as one of the Top-10 most iconic benches in the world)

(Example AR Activation on a business card, with triggered audio, custom animations, hyperlinks, options for connectivity and shopping/retail integration, paywalls ect)