Augmented reality opens new ecological windows
Reykjavík, Iceland
Overview
For the Perlan Exploratorium in Reykjavik, we developed an augmented reality (AR) exhibit that transports visitors to Iceland's iconic Látrabjarg sea-cliffs.
We carefully prototyped a massive replica of the cliffs to develop connections between fixed AR viewers and digitally embedded content in the cliff-face. Visitors “bird-watch” through the AR viewers, triggering animated vignettes that make complex biological stories accessible and poignant.
Beautiful animation combined with technical precision brings the coastal ecology to life.
Scope Highlights
- Mechanical Engineering
- Interpretive Strategy
- Augmented Reality
- Original Animation
- UI and UX Design
Our project partners: Lord Cultural Resources and Xibitz
Comprised of three pairs of digital binoculars, the exhibit provides visitors with views of life on the Látrabjarg sea-cliffs, an otherwise inaccessible environment.
With nine stories for visitors to activate, each viewing station explores the cliff face from a different angle. Each story leverages rich animation to depict the complex social and biological moments that bring the cliff’s ecosystems to life.
