Distributed teams generally increase coordination costs in 3D projects, driven by communication delays, collaboration inefficiencies, and logistical hurdles.
Key factors include: - **Time zone differences**: Delayed feedback and decision-making, as team members work across overlapping hours, slowing iterative 3D model adjustments. - **Communication barriers**: Text-based or asynchronous tools limit nuanced design discussions, raising misalignment risks for 3D asset details. - **Collaboration gaps**: Real-time model sync and version control grow complex, often causing rework from outdated files.
These challenges boost time and effort spent on alignment, making coordination costlier than in co-located teams.