Context
What Is IFEL?
The world of social media isn’t necessarily one artists sought out; it’s one they found themselves navigating, often reluctantly. In today’s online landscape, independent artists feel pressured to constantly compete with shifting algorithms just to share their work and stay relevant, a struggle that can often dampen their motivation to create.
The Problem
Program Details Were Inaccessible to Entrepreneurs and Investors
Beam is a locative art-sharing platform that seamlessly blends the digital and physical, combining the discoverability of social media with the immersive experience of encountering art in the real world. Through GPS and augmented reality, users can upload, explore, and discover digital art within physical spaces.
One of the unique aspects of visiting places like galleries, museums, or street art lies in the spontaneity of what you’ll encounter—an experience that can often be far more memorable than simply scrolling through social media posts. Beam seeks to replicate this experience digitally.
The Solution
Focusing On The Happy Path
Beam is a locative art-sharing platform that seamlessly blends the digital and physical, combining the discoverability of social media with the immersive experience of encountering art in the real world. Through GPS and augmented reality, users can upload, explore, and discover digital art within physical spaces.
One of the unique aspects of visiting places like galleries, museums, or street art lies in the spontaneity of what you’ll encounter—an experience that can often be far more memorable than simply scrolling through social media posts. Beam seeks to replicate this experience digitally.