# 1 - Unlocking Creativity: Andrey Drobitko of SketchAR on the Future of AR in Art and Education

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The Spatial Computing Podcast

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6 days ago

Welcome to The Spatial Computing Podcast, the leading podcast exploring the next frontier of the internet. Each episode brings you exclusive access to the founders pioneering the next generation of human-computer interaction. From industry giants to stealth startups, we bring you the visionaries defining the future of spatial computing and discover what they're building to get us there.

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# 1 - Unlocking Creativity: Andrey Drobitko of SketchAR on the Future of AR in Art and Education

The Spatial Computing Podcast

24 minutes 46 seconds

5 months ago

# 1 - Unlocking Creativity: Andrey Drobitko of SketchAR on the Future of AR in Art and Education

Description

In this episode, Andrey Drobitko, founder of SketchAR, delves into the transformative potential of augmented reality in creative learning. He shares the journey of SketchAR from its inception to becoming a pioneering tool in AR-assisted drawing, emphasizing the importance of creativity and collaboration. Andrey discusses the challenges and opportunities in spatial computing, the role of AR in education and talent recognition, and the future of immersive experiences. Join us as we explore how technology can enhance creativity and learning, making art accessible to everyone.

Transcript

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Timestamps

(00:00:10) – Intro & Guest Introduction: Meet Andrey Drobitko, founder of SketchAR, and hear how his passion for immersive tech led to a mission of democratising art through AR.

(01:24–05:26) – The Eureka Moment and Origins of SketchAR: How an AR‑driven burst of creativity sparked the idea for SketchAR and set its direction.

(05:27–06:31) – Technology, Market Gambles & Early Challenges: Overcoming industry scepticism and building user‑friendly interfaces for a new creative medium.

(06:31–11:50) – Why Device‑Agnostic AR?: Why enhancing familiar devices beats relying on niche hardware, and how that strategy shapes SketchAR’s growth.

(11:51–14:37) – Current Use Cases – Education & Creativity: How SketchAR supports art learning, classroom projects, and collaborative creation.

(14:43–19:55) – Future Use Case – Talent Recognition: Using creative‑process data to discover and nurture artistic talent early.

(19:57–25:38) – Training AI with Creative Data: How user‑generated sketches feed AI models and expand SketchAR’s capabilities.

(25:38–27:16) – SketchAR’s Vision for the Future: A world in which art‑making and creative skill‑building are universally accessible.

(27:16–29:42) – The Role of AR in Education: Transforming learning and career pathways through immersive, hands‑on experiences.

(29:48–31:44) – The Inevitable Future of Spatial Content: Closing reflections on why spatial computing will increasingly shape everyday life.

GUEST LINKS:

Andrey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrey-drobitko/
SketchAR’s Website: https://sketchar.io/
Twitter: https://x.com/SketchAR