Interactive Budget Calculator

How to use: Enter your total project budget and adjust the percentages for each line item as needed. The calculator will automatically update the amounts based on your inputs.

Category Description % of Total Estimated Cost (£)
1. Strategy & Consulting Initial workshops, use-case definition, tech audit 7% £3,500
2. Pre-Production Storyboarding, UX flows, hardware/specs planning 8% £4,000
3. Design & Storyboard UI/UX mockups, 2D/3D storyboards, animation briefs 10% £5,000
4. 3D Asset Creation Modelling, texturing, rigging 20% £10,000
5. Audio & VFX Sound design, voice-over, special effects 5% £2,500
6. Development & Coding Unity/Unreal dev, interactive scripting, integrations 30% £15,000
7. Testing & QA Functional QA, device compatibility, user testing 5% £2,500
8. Project Management Planning, progress reporting, stakeholder liaison 5% £2,500
9. Hardware & Deployment Headsets, controllers, base stations, setup, licenses 5% £2,500
10. Training & Docs User manuals, trainer training, support materials 2% £1,000
11. Maintenance & Support Updates, bug-fixes, platform upgrades (annual) 3% £1,500
Subtotal 100% £50,000
12. Contingency Risk buffer 10% £5,000
Total (inc. contingency) - £55,000

How to Use:

  1. Select your project scale (Small: £15K-£50K, Medium: £50K-£150K, Large: £150K+)
  2. Enter your total project budget
  3. Adjust percentage allocations to fit your specific project needs
  4. Use the final budget as a starting point for detailed planning

Note: This template provides general guidance based on industry averages. Actual costs may vary based on project complexity, timeline, and specific requirements.

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Project Scale Guidance

Small Scale

£15,000 - £50,000

Suitable for single-purpose training modules, product visualizations, or simple interactive experiences with limited environments.

Typical Features:
  • 1-2 interactive environments
  • Limited custom 3D assets
  • Basic interactions
  • Single-user focus

Medium Scale

£50,000 - £150,000

Ideal for comprehensive training systems, multi-module learning experiences, or marketing applications requiring high-quality visuals.

Typical Features:
  • 3-5 unique environments
  • Custom 3D models and animations
  • Complex interactions and logic
  • Data capture and analytics
  • Multi-platform compatibility

Large Scale

£150,000+

For enterprise-wide solutions, complex simulations with physics, multi-user experiences, or projects requiring extensive custom development.

Typical Features:
  • Multiple detailed environments
  • Photorealistic assets and rendering
  • Advanced physics simulations
  • Multi-user networking
  • Enterprise integrations (LMS, CRM, etc.)
  • Extensive data analytics

Pro Tip: For most effective budgeting, establish clear project requirements and priorities before allocating funds. This helps direct resources to the features most crucial to your project's success.

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