My R&D company, Hololabs, has just released Farrago, a new app for iOS that mixes elements of augmented reality, 3D modelling, video effects, and photography.

Read the official press release or visit www.farragoapp.com for more details.

Marker-based augmented reality is pretty fun to play with, and starting to gain popularity. In order to let everyone see what it’s all about and play with this technology, we’re creating an application called MixAR. The aim is to allow users to lay out, create and record augmented reality scenes using their phones. We’re currently in the process of raising some capital and proofing some of the interaction concepts. See the project description on Kickstarter:

Along with artist / game designer, Paul Warne, we have launched a new design and development studio in Montreal, called Hololabs. This partnership has the synergy required to translate esoteric research into engaging interactive experiences for the wider audience. With a focus on mixed reality and interaction design, Hololabs is deploying several new works over the year, starting with augmented reality applications on the iPhone.

The first development, produced for Montreal recording artist Empire ISIS, is in fact ready to try and can be found on the App Store. Stay tuned for more.

Developer documentation for Empire ISIS