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Shire of Beverley – Vincent Street Heritage Walk App

A native iOS and Android application featuring QR code-activated user experiences. The app showcases 3D models of five historic buildings, enriched with text, photos, videos, and a stylised map for guided exploration.

The Client

The Shire of Beverley is a vibrant community dedicated to preserving its rich heritage while embracing innovative ways to engage visitors. Known for its charming historical buildings and unique stories, the Shire offers a glimpse into its fascinating past.

Through initiatives like the Vincent Street Heritage Walk app, the Shire continues to celebrate its history, providing residents and visitors with immersive experiences that connect them to the region’s cultural legacy.

The Challenge

Developing the Vincent Street Heritage Walk application presented several unique challenges. The primary objective was to create an engaging and accessible experience for visitors that seamlessly combined physical and digital elements. This required designing a native application for both iOS and Android platforms that could effectively utilise QR codes placed on existing physical displays along the street. The integration of historical storytelling through 3D models, alongside text, photo, and video content for non-modelled structures, demanded careful attention to detail. Creating accurate and visually appealing 3D representations of five historical buildings while maintaining a cohesive narrative for the other sites required collaboration across various creative disciplines.

Additionally, incorporating a stylised map and trailhead signage into the app posed a challenge in ensuring intuitive navigation for users while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design. Balancing the technical requirements for QR code scanning and information accessibility with the need for an immersive, user-friendly experience required meticulous planning and execution. Ultimately, delivering a solution that preserved the integrity of the local stories and transported visitors to a bygone era while aligning with modern digital standards was a complex yet rewarding challenge.

 

 

Our Solution

3D Walkabout was engaged to enhance the visitor experience along Vincent Street by bringing its rich history to life through an innovative digital solution. The client required an interactive way to showcase the street’s heritage, allowing visitors to explore its past while engaging with the present-day environment. To achieve this, we developed a native mobile application for both iOS and Android platforms. The app’s core feature is its seamless integration with QR codes, which are strategically placed on existing physical displays along the street. These QR codes unlock an immersive user experience, providing access to a variety of historical content.

We meticulously created 3D models of five key historical buildings, ensuring every detail was faithfully represented to capture their unique architectural charm. For the remaining sites, we incorporated text, photo, and video content, offering a rich and engaging tapestry of stories for visitors to explore. A stylised map was designed to highlight the location of each point of interest, while trailhead signage with embedded QR codes provided an intuitive way for users to access additional layers of information. This digital solution enabled visitors to journey through time, experiencing the local stories engagingly and interactively. By combining 3D modelling, multimedia content, and a user-friendly interface, we successfully transformed Vincent Street into a living history experience.

The app is now live and available for download on the App Store and Google Play, providing users with a unique and accessible way to connect with the area’s heritage.

Immersive QR Code Experience: Enabled visitors to access rich historical content by scanning QR codes on existing physical displays

Interactive Stylised Map: Offered a user-friendly, visually appealing way for visitors to navigate the heritage trail and locate points of interest

Detailed 3D Modelling: Brought five key historical buildings to life through accurate and visually captivating 3D models

Trailhead QR Signage: Provided on-site access to additional layers of historical information through strategically placed QR codes

Multimedia Storytelling: Enriched the experience with a combination of text, photos, and videos for other points of interest

Cross-Platform App Availability: Delivered a seamless experience with a native mobile app accessible on both iOS and Android platforms

Project Team

Tim Brickle

FOUNDER & CEO - ‘THE BOSS’
FACT FILE: Tim is the Founder & CEO of 3D Walkabout and a graduate of the University of Manchester. He has over 25 years in the tech and media industry and has founded, funded, and successfully exited several technology businesses. In 2017, he launched 3D Walkabout with a vision to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the power of VR to transform customer engagement. Today, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions to clients across Australia, with 20+ team members based in almost every state. Tim is based in Margaret River, WA, where he lives, works & plays. When he’s not in front of a computer he’s chasing big waves on his foil & wing!
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 8/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 10/10

CRAIG FINE

HEAD OF SALES - 'THE DEAL MAKER'
FACT FILE: Craig is a sales leader with over a decade of experience across finance, real estate, fintech, and now immersive technology. He’s passionate about connecting people with creative solutions and helping businesses bring ideas to life through innovation. At 3D Walkabout, Craig draws on his background in sales and strategy to help clients make the most of XR, MR, VR, AR, 3D rendering, animation, and design — delivering projects that inspire, engage, and add real value. Outside of work, he can usually be found on the golf course, or making music. He’s a firm believer in genuine connections, collaboration, and doing great work with good people.
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 8/10
TECH SKILLS 6/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 7/10
LEADERSHIP 8/10

JOHN BAILEY

3D SCANNING OPERATOR (NSW) - ‘J-SCAN’
FACT FILE: John is a 3D Scanning Operator at 3D Walkabout, based in Sydney, with a decade of experience in 3D design, virtual reality production, and immersive environment creation. With a background as a 3D artist and researcher, John brings deep expertise in real-time 3D production, photogrammetry, and environment design using tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, and Reality Capture. Before joining 3D Walkabout, John worked extensively in VR/XR development and teaching at UNSW. He holds a PhD in Virtual Reality Design from the University of New South Wales.
EXPERTISE 8/10
CREATIVITY 9/10
TECH SKILLS 7/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 8/10
LEADERSHIP 7/10

JENNY ANATA

PROJECT MANAGER - ‘THE RENDER QUEEN’
FACT FILE: Jenny leads the coordination of 3D rendering projects at 3D Walkabout, working closely with clients and the creative team to produce accurate, compelling visualisations. Her day-to-day is all about translating client requirements into practical briefs, managing feedback and revision rounds efficiently, and ensuring each deliverable meets both design intent and commercial goals. Jenny is good at simplifying complex requests, keeping timelines on track, and making sure the final renders help clients sell whether it’s a single home or a large development. She enjoys exploring new creative ideas and upskilling to keep our work fresh.
EXPERTISE 9/10
CREATIVITY 7/10
TECH SKILLS 6/10
ARTISTIC FLAIR 7/10
LEADERSHIP 8/10

Client Testimonial

Shire of Beverley, Stefan De BeerShire of Beverley, Stefan De BeerStephen Gollan, Shire of Beverley

3D Walkabout did a brilliant job with the development of our interactive mobile application. Their use of 3D models, stylised maps, and QR code integration has created a seamless and engaging experience for visitors. The app has been instrumental in bringing local stories to life and providing an immersive journey through history. We’re delighted with the results and look forward to future collaborations.

 

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