Let’s say you’ve got a fantastic product line, and your customers want to personalize what they buy. Sounds like a great opportunity, right? But here’s the catch — most product design tools out there only play nice with a handful of eCommerce platforms. If you're not using a popular platform like Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce, things can get tricky.
That’s where LiveArt comes in. With a standalone designer and API-first approach, we make custom integrations quick, flexible, and efficient — no matter what platform you’re working with.
The Problem with Standard Design Tools
Most design tools are built with a one-size-fits-all mindset. They’re either locked into Shopify or require heavy backend adjustments just to add a design feature. That might work if you're running a standard store. But what if you're not?
If your business runs on Odoo, BigCommerce, or even a custom-built system, chances are you might face some limitations. The design tools don’t fit, and the effort to make them work just isn’t worth it. Even when you try, the process usually means breaking what already works and patching it together with costly, time-consuming dev work.
The LiveArt Solution: Two Flexible Paths
So what’s the better way? With LiveArt, you get options — two, to be exact. Whether you're using a popular eCommerce platform or running your custom setup, there’s a way to plug in an influential product designer without the usual tech headache.
1. Platform-based Integration (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce)
If you're on one of the big three — Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce — LiveArt offers ready-to-go plugins that drop right into your store.
Setup is fast. You don’t have to touch code or change your storefront structure. Simply install and configure, and you’re ready to go with a fully functional product designer that your customers can use right away.
2. Standalone LiveArt Designer + Admin Panel
Not using Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce? No problem. The Standalone LiveArt Designer is designed to be easily integrated into any site, whether it’s BigCommerce, Odoo, Unas, or a custom-built platform.
You embed the designer using a simple iframe and manage everything through the included admin panel. That means you have full control over your products, categories, design elements, pricing, and more without needing to touch code.
Do you need to connect it to your backend? The robust API makes it easy to sync orders, push customer designs, or automate workflows, offering total flexibility with no platform limitations.
The Admin Panel: A Powerhouse of Customization
Let’s talk control. For years, LiveArt was primarily an API-based solution — great for developers, not so great for everyone else. That’s changed. Now, with a clean, user-friendly admin panel, you don’t need to be technical to get things done.
You can manage everything from product categories to design layers to pricing logic — all through a simple UI that runs independently from your store or CMS. Would you like to change the colors available for a t-shirt? Adjust pricing based on print area or the number of design elements? It’s all point-and-click.
No store restrictions. No coding required. Just complete control over what your customers see and customize.
How Custom Integrations Work
What happens if you’re using a custom-built platform or something less common? That’s where LiveArt’s flexibility pays off.
Here’s how it works:
> You receive the Standalone LiveArt Designer + Admin Panel, which seamlessly integrates into your website like any other embedded widget.
> Then, we build a platform-specific connector using your platform’s API.
The result? Two systems working in sync:
> Your eCommerce backend handles orders, inventory, and the usual workflows.
> LiveArt Designer handles customization, previews, design storage, and visual pricing.
From the customer’s perspective, it’s all one seamless experience — but behind the scenes, the two parts stay cleanly separated and easy to manage. You keep what works, and we fill in the customization gap.
Real-World Example: Kyper & Co.
Let’s put this into context.
Kyper & Co. came in with a unique setup — a custom-built admin panel tied into WooCommerce. Their goal? Provide customers with a seamless design experience without requiring them to rebuild their entire backend.
Here’s what we did:
LiveArt built a custom connector to sync product data, pricing structures, and order submissions between WooCommerce and the designer. The result was a fully integrated, seamless process — customers could personalize products, see real-time pricing updates, and place orders as if it were all one native system.
Read the full Kyper & Co. Case Study to see how it works in practice.
The Integration Process: Project Phases
Every custom integration follows a well-defined roadmap. Here’s how the process breaks down:
Phase 0: Discovery
We start by understanding your system — what you’re running, how it works, and what we’re plugging into. This includes:
> Reviewing API documentation
> Mapping out the current product and order flow
> Identifying what needs to be built or connected
This phase sets the foundation so we’re not guessing later.
Phase 1: MVP Rollout
Time to go live — fast, but focused.
> We embed the LiveArt Designer into your site
> Connect the basics: product selection, design interface, cart integration
> Launch an initial version with core functionality, so users can start designing and buying right away
You achieve results quickly while we build upon a solid foundation.
Phase 2: Iterative Expansion
> Add in advanced pricing rules, design approvals, and order syncing
> Customize the user experience to match your brand and flow
> Extend the admin panel configuration or customer-facing features based on feedback
This phase evolves with your business, ensuring the integration grows as your needs change.
Why Clients Choose LiveArt for Custom Integrations
When businesses seek custom product design tools, they don’t want to start from scratch, which is one of the biggest reasons they choose LiveArt.
> Fast and cost-effective: You don’t need to build a design system from scratch — it’s all here, ready to plug in.
> Scalable and extendable: Start simple, then layer on features as your business grows.
> No workflow disruption: Your backend stays in control. We don’t break what’s already working.
> Future-proof: As your system evolves, the integration can adapt with it.
Conclusion
LiveArt isn’t just a product designer — it’s a complete engine for customization that fits where you need it to. Whether you’re on a popular e-commerce platform or a custom-built system, we provide the tools to let your customers personalize, preview, and purchase with ease.
Looking to add product customization without rebuilding your store? Let’s make it happen.
Reach out to our team, tell us about your platform, and we’ll show you exactly how LiveArt can integrate — fast, clean, and built for your workflow.
Contact us to start your integration today!