Zolak Implementation Guide: Steps, Scope & Cost

Digitalizing your product catalog is a smart step forward. But in practice, moving to 3D can feel overwhelming. Traditional workflows often mean high upfront costs, long timelines, and coordinating multiple vendors just to get a single product live.

Zolak simplifies this with a unified ecosystem.

Your products are digitized once, stored in a central 3D library, and used across all experiences: to create static visuals, power 3D viewers and configurators, and boost cross-selling in virtual showrooms.

What Is Zolak?

Zolak is a 3D product visualization platform built for modern e-commerce. It enables brands to create engaging, high-converting product detail pages (PDPs) and scalable digital catalogs.

At the heart of the platform is a single 3D asset library. Product models and materials are uploaded once and instantly become available across all Zolak tools.

With this foundation, brands can create:

• Photorealistic static visuals (silo and lifestyle images)

• Interactive 3D viewers for 360° exploration

• 3D configurators with real-time material and color changes

• Immersive virtual showrooms for inspiration and cross-selling

Implementation Steps at a Glance

The Zolak implementation process consists of two main stages: building your digital product foundation and bringing it live on your website.

While every catalog is different, most projects follow the same workflow.

Part 1: Catalog Setup

• Discovery: Reviewing your product range and defining the project scope.

• Digitization: Creating and uploading high-fidelity 3D assets and materials.

• Logic setup: Configure product variations, materials, finishes, and SKU rules within the CMS.

Part 2: Technical Integration

• Module activation: Selecting the visualization tools (Configurator, Studio, or Showroom) that fit your goals.

• Deployment: Embedding modules into your website using a simple code snippet or iFrame.

Step 1: Catalog Review & Account Setup

This stage defines the scope and structure of your implementation.

• Catalog review: We analyze your product range, variations, materials, and existing files to define a clear implementation plan.

• Estimation: Based on this review, we provide a precise estimate of the 3D assets required and a recommended rollout timeline.

• Account setup: We set up your Zolak account, providing access to a secure CMS where you can easily manage your entire digital library.

Step 2: Building Your 3D Asset Library

If you already have 3D models, great — we’ll review and upload them. If not, our team creates accurate digital twins with true‑to‑life materials that match real‑world finishes. All assets remain your property and can be reused across all Zolak modules.

3D Modeling & Texturing Pricing

The costs below cover the one-time creation of 3D product models and materials. Pricing is determined by the product’s complexity level, which reflects the amount of geometry, detailing, and production time needed to achieve an accurate digital twin.

Complexity Level	Examples	3D Modeling Price	3D Texturing Price
Simple	Plain chairs, basic tables.	$30	$25
Medium	Upholstered chairs with basic seams.	$60	$40
Complex	Woven/caned surfaces, intricate carvings.	$150	Quote-based
Ultra-Complex	Full hand-weaving, elaborate ornamentation.	$280	Quote-based

Step 3: Product Setup & Configuration Logic

Once assets are ready, product logic is defined so everything works consistently across the platform.

• Asset setup: Upload 3D models, materials, and product data in the library.

• Material mapping: Define which fabrics, textures, and finishes apply to each product.

• Variant rules: Set up logic for all combinations, options, and product variations.

• Configuration: Finalize each digital product so it’s ready for use across all Zolak modules.

Configuration Services & Pricing

Pro Tip: Volume discounts are available for larger catalogs.

Step 4: Choose Your Visualization Modules

With your account set up and products ready, you can activate the modules that match your goals:

• Zolak Studio: A self‑service virtual photo studio for generating photorealistic silo or lifestyle images from 3D models or 2D photos.

• 3D Configurator: Shoppers can rotate products in 360°, zoom in on details, switch materials or colors in real time, and place items in their space using Augmented Reality (AR).

• Virtual Showroom: An interactive gallery where users can explore and place multiple products in realistic, styled scenes. 

• User Interior Visualization (AI): Shoppers can upload a photo of their own room. Zolak’s AI removes existing furniture and recreates the space, allowing customers to see your 3D products directly in their real home environment.

Step 5: Integration & Go-Live

Zolak is built to be plug-and-play. You have total control over where and how the 3D experience appears on your site, and technical setup typically takes only minutes.

• Component placement: Decide where and how you want each module to appear: product pages, homepages, listings, or any other pages.

• Embedding: Add Zolak to your site in minutes using a simple code snippet or iFrame. It is fully compatible with Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, or any custom platform.

• Branding: While you control the "entry point" on your site, we style the Zolak component (fonts, colors, UI) to match your brand identity.

• Gallery setup: For Showroom users, we prepare scenes using default Zolak environments or your own brand photos.

• Self-Managed or supported: Your team can handle the integration independently using our documentation, or our technical team can assist with a turnkey setup.

After launch, your team can manage products, materials, and visuals independently through the CMS.

How Much Does a Zolak Catalog Setup Cost?

The example below shows a typical one-time catalog setup for 10 best-selling products.

✅Total for 10 products: $975

Why this works:

• Minimal upfront investment

• Fast time to launch

• Ideal for validating conversion impact before scaling

Start Small, Scale Gradually

You don’t need to digitize your entire catalog or activate every feature on day one.

Most brands start with their best-selling products, allowing costs to be spread over time while delivering value quickly.

A typical growth path:

1. Start with hero products: Refresh visuals and improve conversion where it matters most.

2. Grow your 3D library: Add new products and collections month by month.

3. Expand your toolset: Move from static renders to configurators and immersive showrooms as your library grows.

Ready to Get Started?

Let’s build your implementation plan together. Book a demo to see how Zolak can bring your catalog to life in 3D — fast, simple, and scalable.