Great question! When working with a tight budget on an AR project, it's key to focus on features that deliver the most value with the least cost. Start by defining the core goal—whether it’s user engagement, brand awareness, or providing a unique experience—and align features with that. Prioritize the most impactful features, like intuitive UX, high-quality visuals, and simple interactions. Look for off-the-shelf solutions where possible and focus on a minimal viable product (MVP). Finally, keep testing and iterating on key features to ensure the best return on your investment! 🌟

To prioritize AR project features on a tight budget, focus on impact vs. cost. Start by identifying the core use case and target audience needs. Rank features based on their contribution to the project’s goals and feasibility within constraints. For example, in an AR shopping app, prioritize a product visualization feature, as it directly drives customer engagement and sales. Defer advanced features like virtual try-on or social sharing, which may enhance user experience but are less critical early on. Regularly reassess priorities based on user feedback and ROI potential.

Now, these are the situations when our user research comes in handy. It’s always good to remember that the value of any feature can be assessed using the DVF scorecard (Desirability, viability and feasibility). Desirability: How important is the feature to your user. Feasibility: Is it possible to create such a feature on that budget? If not, what’s the next most valuable feature to your user? Viability: Is that feature financially sustainable? Is it an investment for the product or could it become a liability? Answering these few questions in collaboration with the response from your user reasearch honestly, can help you understand what is the path that best suits your current requirements.

As Founder & CEO of CraveTech Info Solutions, with experience delivering solutions for Fortune 500 companies like Visa, Broadcom, and Texas Instruments, I understand the importance of prioritizing features in a tight-budget AR project. At CraveTech, we focus on identifying core functionalities that align with user needs and project goals. By conducting a cost-benefit analysis, we ensure maximum impact with minimal resources. Collaboration with stakeholders and iterative development allows us to deliver essential features first, leaving room for enhancements later. This strategic approach ensures we balance innovation and practicality, delivering high-quality AR solutions without exceeding budget constraints.

Prioritize features by focusing on: 1. Core Value: Identify the most essential feature that delivers the key experience or solves the main problem. 2. User Impact: Choose features that provide the highest value to users. 3. Cost vs. Benefit: Select features that are cost-effective to implement but have a significant payoff. 4. Technical Feasibility: Prioritize those that can be realistically developed within the budget and time constraints. 5. MVP Approach: Build a Minimum Viable Product first, then expand based on feedback.