Sharing the wonders of science
Halifax, Canada
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Overview
The Discovery Centre is an interactive science centre that shares the wonders of science with visitors of all ages. The centre features five marquee galleries – Water, Health, Flight, Energy, and Creative Kids – that invite visitors to explore the marvels of our world.
ngx worked closely with the Discovery Centre team to develop a collection of hands-on, curiosity driven experiences. From a teddy bear x-ray station to a larger-than-life humanoid who offers unexpected insights into your insides (complete with sound effects), the exhibits are multi-sensory, playful, and rewarding.
Scope Highlights
- Concept Design
- Game Design
- Gesture Tracking
- Original Animation
- UI and UX Design
Thanks to our project partners: Aldrich Pears, and Kubik
Canadian Association of Science Centres – CASCADE Award Finalist for Best Exhibit
SEGD Global Design Awards – Exhibition – Flight Gallery
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Within the “Energy” gallery, visitors are invited to a 4 player game in a fictional city. Through their choices, both individually and collectively, participants learn how they can change their world.
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“My Ocean World” is a gesture based exhibit that encourages visitors to make a personal connection with the ocean. Visitors use sweeping hand movements to activate oceanic animations that project onto the table.
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“The Climate Sphere” explores our changing global environment with a responsive touch-globe. Empirical data sets inform animations that drive each of the four storylines: atmospheric carbon, ocean currents, sea-level rise, and observed temperature changes. Interactive elements highlight key locations around the world and draw connections between local and global scales of impact.
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In the “Health” gallery, visitors explore 12 body systems at an eight-person touch table. Visitors navigate freely around each system and learn about key features with short interpretive animations. This exhibit has two operational modes: one for visitors and a “presenter mode” for teaching
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