3D Map Product Configurator for Shopify
We developed an interactive 3D product configurator and automated the creation of production-ready files for a custom e-commerce product.
Technologies used:
15 Dec 2025
Russia
The Vision & Challenge
A direct-to-consumer business built its reputation on unique, custom-manufactured art. Their products require a high degree of personalization, allowing customers to create something that is truly their own. This model sits outside the capabilities of standard e-commerce platforms, which are built for inventory, not complex, on-demand creation.
The client intended to launch a new product line of 3D topographic maps, a concept that presented a significant technical challenge. They needed a way for customers to select any geographical area in the world and see an accurate 3D preview of the final physical product. The subsequent manual process of converting that custom order into precise manufacturing files was slow, costly, and a barrier to growth.
Robust Devs was engaged to engineer a complete solution. We built a custom web application that integrates with Shopify, managing the entire customer journey from interactive design to the automated handoff of production-ready files. The system provides a fluid user experience and removes the operational friction from their manufacturing process.
Project challenges
- Standard e-commerce tools could not provide the required interactive map interface or real-time 3D product rendering for a highly custom product.
- Processing geospatial data on the fly to calculate elevation differences and generate an accurate 3D model required a performant and reliable backend.
- The manual process of converting a customer's order into precise, machine-readable manufacturing specifications was a significant operational bottleneck.
Solutions
- We built a custom front-end application using Leaflet for map interaction and Three.js for a live 3D visualization, allowing customers to design their product directly in the browser.
- A Laravel backend was developed to integrate with MapTiler and OpenStreetMap APIs, handling the complex elevation calculations and serving the data to the 3D renderer.
- We engineered an automated workflow that, upon a successful Shopify purchase, generates a georeferenced shapefile with all necessary manufacturing data, delivering it directly to the production team.
Technologies used
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Front-end
JavaScript
HTML5
CSS3
Back-end
PHP
Laravel
DevOps
Linux
Github CI
Digital Ocean
Database
MySQL
Interactive Map Configurator
Customers can explore a world map, select any location, and frame their desired area within a set of geometric shapes. The system instantly calculates the topography and renders an interactive 3D model of the final art piece. This gives the buyer complete control and confidence in what they are commissioning, connecting their choices directly to the physical product.
Automated Production File Generation
When a purchase is completed in Shopify, our system automatically processes the order's unique parameters. It packages all the geographic coordinates, elevation data, scale, and material choices into a single georeferenced shapefile. This file serves as a perfect digital blueprint for the manufacturing equipment, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring every piece is produced exactly as the customer designed it.