Spectacles 3 marked a new evolution in wearable technology from Snap Inc. - a pair of sunglasses designed not just to capture moments, but to see the world in 3D. Equipped with dual HD cameras, the device records depth, perspective, and dimension, allowing digital elements to interact naturally with the user’s surroundings. Unlike traditional eyewear or earlier Spectacles models, Spectacles 3 were built for augmented creativity, merging fashion and technology to enable creators to design immersive, depth-aware AR experiences directly from a wearable device.
Commissioned by Snapchat as part of the Spectacles 3 Creator Campaign, this project explored the intersection of storytelling, depth capture, and augmented reality through a series of interactive Lenses designed to showcase the product’s advanced capabilities. Two original Lenses were developed to highlight the hardware’s strengths.
A virtual pet–inspired experience featuring a luminescent dragon that weaves through real-world environments, wrapping around railings and trees, and moving fluidly between layers of depth. Using real-time object occlusion and environmental awareness, the Lens transforms everyday spaces into dynamic stages for the creature’s movement.
an environmental overlay that fills the user’s surroundings with drifting, iridescent butterflies. Leveraging Snap’s sky segmentation technology, the Lens blends augmented motion with natural scenery, populating the sky and horizon with soaring butterflies that respond to light and perspective.