MattoboardThe creators of Internet software designed to simplify the creative process for interior designers and architects, they get into artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, the startup announced its funding from seeds with a value of $ 2 million, which can support the introduction of a latest function called Design Stream, based on AI’s search and visual discovery tool.
Company software, “3D Canva“Type, allows users to mix and match over 1000 virtual materials, create mood boards and provides centralized hubs for experimenting with design ideas in many projects.
Although it has been estimated that the architectural and design services industry is value 201.97 billion USD In 2024, Mattoboard claims that the current approach to product treatment is outdated, and designers must order and wait for physical shipping, delaying the creative process.
Designers also order much more samples than they need, contributing to 92 million tons waste generated annually by the textile industry.
Thanks to Mattoboard, users can show their customers digital concepts before ordering approved samples, thanks to which this process is faster and more efficient.
Soon the company will add a latest AI tool called “Design Stream”, enabling designers to search for specific products more efficiently using natural and visual language.
Thanks to Design Stream, designers will have the opportunity to express their vision with their very own words and receive recommendations adapted to their specific needs. Mattoboard plans to train its own non -standard AI models specific to the design industry, because he believes that currently available large fundamental models are too generalized.
The startup founded in 2022 was led by Guy Adam Ailion (CEO), an architect and designer with over 20 years of experience, recognized as design and building awarded many times IO HOUSE in London. George Hart (CTO), who was a co -founder of Hometaper, and Sabina Khilnani (COO) joins Ailion.
“Architects and designers waste 40% of time, simply looking for products and materials,” said Ailion, said Techcrunch. “I realized that this A&D work flow segment was mature to disruption and long late for digital transformation. There must have been a better way to find, manage, storage and aging of world materials and products. “
One noteworthy feature in Mattoboard is the use of 3D twins for materials that simulates real life by grasping how surfaces and textures interact with light, shadow and reflections. When users move around the facility on the board, adjusting the angles and watching how they react surfaces, they’ll higher understand the design aesthetics. Users also can send images of their very own products to add 3D mood to their discs.
Designers often use combos of competing platforms for their workflow, corresponding to Canva for design, Pinterest on boarding and 3D renderers for visualization. Mattoboard goals to consolidate all these tools for one platform, and at the same time turns on the search function that permits users to discover and buy materials and products.
In addition, users do not have to be professionals to move around the platform. During our tests, TechCrunch decided that he is quite user -friendly, thanks to which he is available to beginners, hobbyists and students.
Since launching, about 200,000 designers have been using a free platform. Mattoboard also has a paid version of Pro for 30 USD/month, which is used by over 2,000 paid designers.
The last round was led by Acrobator Ventures, with the participation of Home Depot Ventures and Masco. The latest capital may even be used to expand its database of materials and partners with global suppliers to “introduce any material in the world,” said Ailion.