ARIA – Augmented reality platform
ARIA PLATFORM Our Augmented Reality Platform ARIA is the augmented reality platform developed within the Alkanoids studio, born from years of artistic experimentation, collective research, and shared creative processes.It wasn’t designed top-down: it emerged naturally through trials, prototypes, and intuitions involving designers, animators, developers, and visual artists. ARIA grows out of this common ground a […]
Barilla – AR packshot
BARILLA Artistic AR packshot Barilla asked us to create an engaging and immersive augmented reality (AR) experience for the launch of Barilla’s new type of pasta – with bronze drawing – showcasing the variety and roughness of their products. Our team developed a captivating 3D motion graphic animation in AR. By framing the new packaging using a smartphone, users […]
AR murals
AR MURALS Interactive augmented reality murals in public spaces ARIA by Alkanoids transforms static murals into interactive AR experiences. Collaborating with top artists like Luca Font and Millo, we extend artworks beyond the wall with tailored animations. For brands, this maximizes media investment: murals become activatable, shareable, and measurable assets that reach audiences far beyond […]
AR Merch & Gadgets
Interactive Merch & Gadgets Small surfaces, big impact. Turning swag into social moments. Who said you need a big stage to make a statement? We believe that every object can tell a story. From enamel pins to cotton t-shirts, from stickers to business cards, we turn everyday merchandise into surprising digital experiences. Using Aria, we […]
AR Packaging
AR PACKAGING Smart Packaging: The Unboxing Revolution A product’s story shouldn’t end on the shelf. This section showcases a series of projects where we turned standard packaging into dynamic communication channels. We reimagined the “unboxing” experience across various industries. In the examples below, you will see how scanning a physical box can unlock 3D product […]
Editorial AR
AR PUBLISHING WHERE PRINT MEETS MOTION For years, Alkanoids has been pioneering the integration of Augmented Reality into the publishing world. We see the printed page not as a limit, but as a launchpad. By merging traditional editorial design with high-end motion graphics and 3D interactivity, we have transformed magazines, books, and newspapers into hybrid […]
Alchemica
ALCHEMICA When art meet digital Alchemica is a manifestation of Alkanoids’ spirit. Our work has always been about mingling, meeting, clashing, reacting to and sharing ideas and knowledge. Alchemica is an experiment and we are the catalysts. We have brought together illustrators, animators, sound designers and developers to face a challenge that is new for […]
Thiscover – AR album covers
THISCOVER Augmented reality album covers 1. What thiscover is? We are super happy to have joined the thiscover project by contributing with the creation of various animated covers.Thiscover is a project born from the passion for music and album covers that marked — and keep marking — the history of music and everyone’s imaginary.The result can […]
Panino Giusto /// AR Project
PANINO GIUSTO AR project We were called by Panino Giusto, the historic Milanese restaurant brand now widespread throughout Europe, to communicate their international certification to B-Corp (the first in Italy): a company that works responsibly, sustainably and transparently and pursues a purpose superior to profit, that is, a positive impact on people and the environment. […]
Skatebord Art in AR
AR SKATEBOARD Augmented Reality Skateboard Artistic project by BONOBOLABO in collaboration with various illustrators and the technical partnership with Augmented Reality platform ARIA. All AR skateboards are available for purchase at www.bonobolabo.com Artistic Project: Bonobolabo Animation Direction: Alkanoids Illustrator: Ale Giorgini, Van Orton, Mauro Gatti, Gummy Gue, Lilly Meraviglia, Nemo’s, Camilla Falsini, Laurina Paperina, Marcantonio, Millo Animator: […]