Web-based metadata retrieval tool for fine art and games artwork

Developers in art sector are faced with many problems during development of a new product (e.g. game). Resourcing of existing artworks, planning of the product development and commercialisation of their artworks are sources of wastes in the product development processes. Developers usually use multiple software and tools to perform these tasks; however, integration between these tools represents a major issue. In this paper, a web-based product improvement tool is presented. The tool provides developers with one-stop shop for them to resource their artworks, using Metadata, from a centralized web-based server; plan and optimise their production development using Lean principles; advertise and commercialise their artworks to potential customers and other developers.