Technical Expertise That Makes Your Agency More Capable
Creative agencies increasingly win briefs that require immersive technology—AR filters, VR training systems, WebAR product experiences, interactive installations—but building an in-house immersive tech team is expensive and rarely justified for project-by-project demand. Dagger Interactive solves that problem. We slot into your workflows as your technical production partner: scoping briefs with you, building the work, and delivering production-ready solutions that you present to clients with confidence.
Working on a pitch or live brief right now? We offer free feasibility consultations for agency briefs—typically turned around within 48 hours so you can scope accurately before committing. Get a feasibility assessment →
Four Ways We Work With Agencies
We adapt to how your agency operates. Most partnerships use a combination of these modes depending on project stage and client requirements.
White-Label Technical Delivery
We build the project entirely under your agency's name. No Dagger Interactive branding, no direct client contact unless you want it. You pitch, you present, you invoice—we deliver the technical work behind the scenes.
Typical briefs: AR campaigns, VR training modules, WebAR activations, interactive installations, custom web apps—any project where you need technical production capacity without growing your headcount.
Pitch Support & Feasibility
Responding to an immersive tech brief you haven't built before? We join your pitch process, assess technical feasibility, produce realistic cost and timeline estimates, and help you write the technical sections of your proposal.
What we provide: Technical scoping documents, risk assessment, platform recommendations, budget breakdowns, and honest advice on what is and isn't achievable within the client's constraints.
Embedded Technical Consultant
For agencies handling ongoing immersive programmes, we can act as your embedded technical lead—attending client meetings, contributing to creative development, managing technical delivery, and providing the continuity of an in-house team without the overhead.
Best for: Agencies with a regular pipeline of AR, VR or experiential work who need consistent technical resource and a single point of contact across multiple client accounts.
Technical Rescue & Recovery
Project gone off track? Supplier fallen through? We can step into live projects to assess, stabilise, and complete technical work to deadline. We understand the pressure and work without drama.
We've handled: Failed WebAR builds two weeks before launch, incomplete Unity projects handed over mid-development, on-site technical failures at activations, and AR apps that need rapid rework for platform changes.
How a Typical Partnership Brief Works
We keep the process straightforward so you can keep moving quickly—agency timelines don't wait.
You Send the Brief
Share the client brief, pitch deck, or even a rough description of what's needed. We sign an NDA at this point if required. No commitment, no cost at this stage.
We Scope & Confirm
Within 48 hours we return a technical feasibility note covering recommended approach, realistic budget range, timeline, and any risks or alternatives worth considering. You use this to scope your own proposal or confirm a live project.
We Build & Deliver
On confirmation, we build to agreed specification with regular progress updates, milestones, and a final handover that includes documentation, source files, and post-launch support. You present to your client—we're in the background if needed.
Confidentiality Is Standard, Not Optional
We operate under NDA as a default on all agency partnerships. We don't appear in your project credits, don't contact your clients directly, and don't use your projects in our own case studies without explicit written permission. Your client relationship stays yours.
Discuss your brief confidentially →What Agencies Brief Us On
AR Campaigns & Filters: Social media AR filters, WebAR product experiences, print-to-AR activations, event AR, branded face filters, virtual try-on—any AR deliverable your client needs for a campaign or brand activation.
VR Training Systems: Workplace safety training, induction programmes, skills simulation, compliance training, equipment operation—built for Meta Quest, HTC Vive, or desktop, with progress tracking and reporting dashboards.
WebAR Activations: No-app AR that works instantly via QR code or URL—ideal for product launches, FMCG packaging, retail POS, and events where friction kills participation. We handle platform selection (8th Wall, Zappar, custom) and performance optimisation.
Experiential Installations: Projection mapping, interactive LED, TouchDesigner systems, gesture-controlled displays, Arduino sensor builds—the full technical stack for in-store, event, and brand experience centre activations.
AR & VR App Development: Native iOS and Android AR apps using Unity, ARKit and ARCore. Product configurators, visualisation tools, branded AR experiences, and VR applications that require App Store or Google Play distribution.
Custom Web & Interactive Systems: Bespoke web applications, interactive kiosks, booking platforms, API integrations, and data visualisation tools—when your brief extends beyond immersive tech into broader digital systems.
Typical Agency Brief Budgets
We work across a wide range of project scales. Most agency briefs we handle fall into one of these brackets:
Feasibility consultations are always free. We'll tell you honestly if a brief is outside these ranges before any commitment.
Why Agencies Choose Dagger Interactive as Their Technical Partner
We Understand Agency Dynamics: We know pitch timelines are compressed, client expectations shift, and the pressure to deliver is constant. We work at agency pace, communicate in plain language, and flag risks before they become problems—not after.
Full-Spectrum Technical Capability: AR, VR, WebAR, experiential hardware, Unity development, web systems—you don't need multiple technical suppliers for immersive work. One relationship covers the breadth of what your clients are likely to ask for.
Honest Feasibility, Always: We'd rather tell you a brief isn't achievable in the time or budget than take it on and underdeliver. Protecting your client relationship matters more to us than winning the project.
On-Site When You Need Us: For experiential activations and launches, we provide on-site technical support—setup, calibration, live troubleshooting, and handover. We don't disappear after delivery.
UK-Based, Accessible Team: No overseas time zone issues, no communication barriers. We're reachable by phone and available for in-person meetings when a brief warrants it. Typical response time for agency enquiries: same working day.
Technologies We Deliver On
AR & WebAR Platforms: Unity with ARKit & ARCore for native mobile AR; 8th Wall and Zappar for WebAR campaigns; custom Three.js and WebXR implementations for bespoke browser-based experiences; TikTok and Snap for filters.
VR Development: Unity for all VR builds; Meta Quest 2/3/Pro, HTC Vive, and Pico headset support; desktop VR (PCVR); Oculus SDK and SteamVR integrations; multi-user and analytics-enabled systems.
Experiential Hardware: Arduino and ESP32 microcontrollers for sensor and actuator systems; TouchDesigner for real-time interactive visuals; MadMapper and Resolume for projection mapping; custom LED control systems; computer vision via OpenCV and MediaPipe; Kinect and depth camera tracking.
Web & App Development: React and Next.js for web applications; Laravel for backend systems and APIs; React Native for cross-platform mobile apps; Node.js and Python for data integrations and custom tooling.
Compliance & Standards: All digital deliverables meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines and GDPR requirements. App builds comply with App Store and Google Play submission requirements. We provide full source code and documentation on handover.