Recognizing the industry’s desire for a robust but easy to use design platform that goes beyond the kitchen, ViewIT Technologies announced that it has unveiled the 3Dream virtual 3D internet application for professionals. 3Dream.net was developed to help the non-technical design professional move out of the kitchen to all other areas of the home - or office - to expand their service offering to clients, enhancing their profit potential past the traditional kitchen and bath sale. As many K&B designers are also interior designers or decorators this allows for a single design tool that lets them plan in 2D, then instantly switch to 3D to furnish, paint and accessorize their entire project space in a live, navigable 3D environment. In keeping with their product design mantra ' keep it simple', the online software-as-a-service uses popular keyword searches for real world products and materials.
Since its recent introduction, 3Dream has found a dedicated following among design professionals for its ability to allow non-technical professionals create visuals similar to what has previously been limited to expensive, complicated rendering programs. "It's being called a video game for designers", said Donna Barlett, President of ViewIT, and head of sales and marketing for the company. "When we first began developing 3Dream, we knew there were some amazing programs out there, but the learning curve to do what they needed to do, was very steep - not to mention expensive. This eliminated much of the professional marketplace because they were just too time-consuming to get up and running", she added. Referring to the simplified user interface on which there are very few buttons and a large planning surface, 3Dream is a program that any skill level can quickly learn and start producing project layouts and visuals. The user can easily move to anywhere in the scene - inside and outside. Along with the project images, or 'snapshots', the program tracks all items and materials used in the project – it then displays these in a customized report referred to as a “shopping list”. Reports and snapshots can then be printed or emailed customer for instant approval.
Used by design professionals, retailers and product vendors, 3Dream.net is a valuable sales tool that helps customers overcome the “how will it look in my home” buying hesitation. Accounts are just $39.99 per month with no up-front fees. A free 30 day trial is available at www.3dream.net
Manufacturers of all product types that wish to develop their own virtual showroom within 3Dream are invited to call Donna Barlett at 1-800-449 9984, ext. 223.
Visit ViewIT Technologies at; KBIS in Atlanta May 1 - 3, 2009 Booth: #358 Hall B
3Dream™ will also be featured in Best of K/BIS 2009
About ViewIT Technologies, Inc.
For over 16 years - the innovative Canadian based company, ViewIT Technologies, has designed and manufactured quality sales and presentation tools for professionals. They are best known for The Board™ Space Planning System: a series of easy-to-use magnetic room planners.
Building strong relationships in the design community has been the focus of co-founders Donna and Ross Barlett. As such, recognizing the future of the industries need for technology, and in keeping with their keep-it-simple philosophy, they created 3Dream.net. This online ‘virtual design program’ empowers the professional to create an incredible buying experience for consumers.