Abstract: A complete augmented reality platform and associated ecosystem allow the expressive power of augmented reality to be live as an overlay onto the physical world and be experienced by a plurality of users in any physical space. The ecosystem allows for the democratization and facilitation of publishing and adorning via AR to an open platform where users can create, edit, own, view, buy, sell etc. a plurality of unique augmented reality virtual objects and aesthetic or utilitarian design elements. Further, the ecosystem allows for any users participating in the ecosystem to integrate one or more of the plurality of their purchased design elements into their daily real-world experiences wherein design elements can be overlaid as desired. Additionally, the ecosystem provides a means for expanding the existing marketplace for goods and services into the augmented reality space.