Nexto
One App for All Cultural Experiences
Nexto is an innovative application that enriches visits to cultural and historical landmarks with interactive AR storytelling. The app offers users a location-based experience where they can explore more than 40 natural and cultural destinations across Slovenia. Nexto combines cultural tourism into a unified, intuitive experience, transforming travel and historical exploration into an engaging and educational adventure.
Client: Nexto
Challenge
Cultural and historical landmarks often need modern ways to attract visitors and increase engagement.
Traditional guides and static information do not provide visitors with an interactive or personalized experience.
The challenge was to develop a unified platform that connects various cultural destinations, enhances their presentation, and offers a rich augmented reality (AR) experience for both local and international visitors.
What we accomplished:
- Our goal was to develop an app that enhances cultural tourism and creates a more interactive and engaging experience for visitors.
- We aimed to combine AR technology with rich digital content to make cultural heritage more accessible and appealing to different generations of users.
- Nexto is designed to function as a mobile guide, helping visitors explore Slovenia while increasing the visibility of cultural locations.
Results:
With the Nexto app, we provided a unified digital presentation of cultural and natural landmarks in Slovenia. Users gained an interactive experience that combines historical information with AR technology. The app increased visitor engagement and enabled destinations to present their offerings in a modern and appealing way. With over 40 included locations, Nexto has become an indispensable tourism tool for exploring Slovenia.
Technology
For the development of the Nexto solution, we used the MEAN stack – MongoDB, Express, AngularJS, and Node.js – to create a fast, robust, and durable backend infrastructure and web application. For mobile app development, we selected the Ionic framework, enabling unified development for both iOS and Android platforms. This ensured an excellent user experience and high responsiveness. The integration of AR technology allows for advanced location-based storytelling, enriching tourist experiences.
- arkit
- mongo
- node
- angular
- arstudio
- express
- vuforia
