Think about your own work or business in this area: Maker launch on startupbase: Create AR campaigns without code What is the single biggest problem you have there right now? Be specific about what it costs you (time, money, customers) and what you have already tried.
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Simulated interest
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Response sentiment
What this panel suggests
The strongest objection is not to AR campaigns themselves, but to how time-consuming the current creation workflow is. Respondents describe a lot of manual coordination: reverse-engineering assets, managing versions in spreadsheets, communicating in WhatsApp, and debugging each iteration by hand. That friction is framed as a direct cost in staff hours and lost opportunity, with one respondent saying the process eats up “valuable hours” and another noting that iteration time could be spent on content instead. One participant also described spending nearly 30 hours on a single project, but that is a single-person example, not a panel-wide estimate. A second theme is that existing free or template-based tools feel too rigid or clunky for real work, pushing people into awkward workarounds. Finally, there is cautious interest in the no-code promise, but skepticism remains about whether it can handle custom animations, unique triggers, and quality requirements without introducing new limits. Overall, the group sounds interested but burdened by workflow inefficiency and unsure whether a no-code AR tool can be flexible enough for practical use.
Recurring themes
“This process eats up valuable hours for my small team and me”Read Yvonne Volkman’s response →
“We rely on a competitor's paid account to reverse-engineer assets, which feels clunky”Read Yvonne Volkman’s response →
“I'm curious how 'no-code' actually works in practice for something this specific, and if it truly simplifies the workflow without compromising quality”Read Yvonne Volkman’s response →
Objections to investigate
- High time cost of current manual processes
- Lack of flexibility in existing templates/free tools
- Uncertainty about no-code tool reliability and integration
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What the panel said
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Yvonne VolkmanneutralHonestly, the biggest hurdle for us right now with AR campaigns is the time and expertise it takes to create them, especially without a dedicated developer. We rely on a competitor's paid account to reverse-engineer assets, which feels clunky and is funded off the founder's card, so budget is always a concern. This process eats up valuable hours for my small team and me, potentially delaying launches or meaning we have fewer assets than we'd like. We've tried iterating on existing designs, but building truly *new* AR experiences feels out of reach with our current setup. I'm curious how 'no-code' actually works in practice for something this specific, and if it truly simplifies the workflow without compromising quality.
Simulated interest: 70/100
Dale CorwinneutralCreating AR campaigns without code sounds intriguing, especially given my current reliance on free tools and a part-time technician. My biggest hurdle is the time it takes to prototype and troubleshoot. We're building AR campus tours, and each iteration involves manual linking and debugging, which eats up valuable hours I could spend on content. The cost is primarily my time and that of my technician, potentially delaying other projects. I'm also concerned about the learning curve for staff and students if it's not truly 'no-code.' How seamless is the transition from idea to deployment?
Simulated interest: 40/100
Mary KonigneutralCreating AR campaigns without code sounds interesting, and I'm always looking for ways to streamline my workflow. My biggest problem right now is the sheer time it takes to manually build and assemble assets for each unique AR filter concept. For a recent project with a local bookstore, I spent nearly 30 hours just on asset creation and integration, which directly eats into my time for finding new clients or developing more advanced interactive elements. I've tried using pre-made templates, but they often lack the flexibility I need for my clients' specific visions. I'm not sure how 'no-code' would handle custom animations or unique interactive triggers – that's the part I'm curious about. It feels like it costs me potential earnings and creative exploration time.
Simulated interest: 40/100
Umang SinghneutralThe biggest problem for us right now is the sheer time it takes to create and manage AR campaigns, especially with just one designer. We're using spreadsheets to track versions and WhatsApp for communication, which feels incredibly clunky. It's not costing us customers directly yet, but it's a significant drain on our resources – probably a good 10-15 hours a week across myself and the designer that could be better spent. We've tried streamlining the process internally, but it's limited by our current tools.
Simulated interest: 70/100
Kristine KutchnegativeThe biggest problem for me right now is the constant need to find and learn new, free tools for AR campaigns, especially since I'm the only one doing this. I spend so much time testing free trials and figuring out workarounds, which eats into my program planning time. It's frustrating because I know there are better solutions out there, but I'm limited by budget. We've tried using several free AR platforms, but they often have limitations that require more technical skill or don't integrate well with our existing workflows. The time I lose troubleshooting or trying to make a free tool do what I need is probably the biggest cost.
Simulated interest: 60/100
Santiago HermannnegativeThe biggest problem right now is definitely the limitations of our current AR tool. We're paying an annual subscription, and while it gets the job done for basic prototypes, it's becoming a bottleneck for more complex, custom interactions. I'm spending a lot of time trying to force it to do things it wasn't designed for, which eats into valuable development time. It also doesn't feel very flexible for iterating on unique client concepts. We've tried workarounds, but they just add more complexity and time to the process.
Simulated interest: 70/100
Violante DuccineutralCreating AR campaigns without code sounds intriguing, especially for visualizing placements for posters and window displays. My biggest challenge right now is the time constraint when coordinating multiple store openings simultaneously. I'm already using free AR tools, which are quite basic, and manual QA on my tablet. While I appreciate the idea of streamlining this, I'm concerned about the effectiveness and cost. I'd need to understand how it integrates with my existing workflow and if it truly saves time without requiring extensive training or adding complexity. The cost is also a factor; my budget is quite limited, so any new tool needs to offer a significant, demonstrable return.
Simulated interest: 30/100
Tarun TalwarnegativeAR campaigns, you say? Without code? Hmm. The biggest problem for us is time, frankly. Especially during festive season launches like Raksha Bandhan or Diwali. I'm already editing Reels, creating assets from templates, and juggling vendor notes. Adding AR to that… it's just not feasible with my current schedule. It takes me days to get simple video assets done, and AR feels like another layer of complexity I don't have bandwidth for. I've tried using simpler template tools before, but they often lack the polish we need for Vedaara.
Simulated interest: 20/100
Ruth VonRuedennegativeThe biggest hurdle for me right now is finding the dedicated time to consistently create high-quality AR content for my courses. I love using AR to make lessons more engaging, but fitting it into my schedule, alongside core content creation and marketing, feels like a constant juggle. It's taking up at least an extra 5-7 hours a week, and I worry that if I can't keep up, my course offerings won't feel as cutting-edge as they could be. I've tried batching content creation, but the AR elements often require specific, last-minute tweaks that throw off the schedule. I'm also constantly researching new, free templates, which adds to the time sink.
Simulated interest: 60/100
Léandre ColletneutralThe biggest issue right now is the sheer amount of manual work involved in linking QR codes to specific AR experiences. We use spreadsheets to manage this, and a single error can break the entire campaign, like it did recently. This costs us significant time, easily several hours each week, and the risk of embarrassing errors is constant. We've tried cross-referencing, but it's still prone to human error. The idea of creating AR campaigns without code sounds appealing, but I'm concerned about how it integrates with our current workflow and if it's truly reliable or just another complex system we have to manage.
Simulated interest: 40/100
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