Augmented reality product packaging: the Herbal Essences AR Experience
Product packaging enhanced with augmented reality technology is bringing awareness to the plastic pollution issue in our waterways
THE COMPANY
Herbal Essences is a haircare brand that believes in real botanicals, intoxicating fragrances, and indulgent experiences that unleash the positive power of nature. Their bio:renew formulas are 90% naturally derived, and botanist approved, with real botanicals endorsed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Herbal Essences is PETA cruelty-free and fascinated by our planet’s biodiversity.
THE GOAL
Each year, upwards of 8 million tons of plastic waste end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans, harming the plant and wildlife that make up these naturally diverse environments. As Herbal Essences believes in the positive power of nature and the important role biodiversity plays in keeping our planet in balance, they wanted to help raise awareness for the cause. They partnered with TerraCycle, an innovative waste management company, to drive more attention and encourage more consumers to make better choices when the products they use reach their end-of-use cycle.
The partnership involved creating recyclable shampoo and conditioner bottles made of 25% beach plastic. This AR project aimed to add rich layers of extra information related to the cause, using innovative augmented reality enhanced product packaging.
THE SOLUTION
AR app: Herbal Essences AR Experience [ Google Play – App Store ]
Users can download the Herbal Essences AR Experience app to scan the limited-edition Beach Plastic bottles at stores or at home. Each scan triggers an AR experience that allows users to learn more about the story behind the company’s game-changing bottles made out of plastics picked up from some of the world’s dirtiest beaches.
The experience digitally displays an interactive beachscape around the bottle while displaying an informative video that speaks of the product and the plastic waste problem.
As the AR experience progresses, users see plastic waste washing up on the augmented shore and are invited to swipe the screen to help clean the oceans.
Tom Szaky | CEO | TerraCycle
THE AR APP DEVELOPER
Tactic is an innovation studio situated at the convergence of design and technology. Its team of engineers and designers develop unique immersive experiences for AR and VR media as well as interactive installations, 360° video capture, game engine content, wearables, and other related technologies.
THE AR TECHNOLOGY
This AR feature is used to detect, track and digitally augment 2D images – ideal for augmenting customized image targets, magazines, books, user manuals, packaging, catalogs, coasters, gaming cards and much more.
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