Try-N-Thing
try without trying
The problem Try-N-Thing solves
Try-N-Thing is a simple, no-code automation platform that allows any fashion retailer — from small boutique owners to mid-sized local shops — to create and deploy virtual try-on experiences instantly. Instead of investing in costly development or hiring technical experts, shop owners can just describe their product (for example: “gold necklace” or “cotton kurti”) or upload an image, and the system automatically generates an interactive AR try-on using AI-powered 3D modeling and pre-built AR templates. This makes it possible for even non-technical users to digitize their store experience without hassle or coding knowledge.
Once a try-on is generated, retailers can embed it directly on their websites, share it through social media, or display it via in-store AR kiosks. The entire process — from input to output — happens in minutes, turning what used to be a complex technical task into a quick plug-and-play experience. With Try-N-Thing, small retailers gain access to the same cutting-edge technology used by major fashion brands, enabling them to boost customer engagement, reduce product returns, and attract tech-savvy shoppers with immersive digital experiences.
Challenges we ran into
Challenges I Ran Into
One of the main hurdles I faced was CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) restrictions when fetching AR overlay templates stored on Firebase Storage.
Even though the files were correctly uploaded, the browser blocked them because the Firebase bucket didn’t explicitly allow requests from my deployed web app domain.
At first, I tried adjusting Firebase security rules and URLs, but the issue persisted. After debugging the network logs, I realized that CORS needed to be configured directly through Google Cloud Storage, not through Firebase’s rule console.
To fix this, I created a cors.json file specifying allowed origins and applied it using the gsutil cors set command. Once the configuration was properly applied, the AR overlays loaded successfully, and the experience started working seamlessly.
This challenge taught me how web security policies interact with cloud storage configurations — and the importance of understanding CORS at a cloud level when integrating real-time web and AR assets.
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Business & Entrepreneurship
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