Conservation technologies
Computer generated mesh showing digital structure
Creating a digital replica also gives an opportunity to interpret a rare artefact and illuminate the form in new and engaging ways. We can produce 3d virtual reality moving images, exploding views and Haptic interactive displays.
Haptics is a new computer system which allows you to ‘touch’ the digital form using a stylus or 3D mouse. We are developing this system as a gallery interactive and enhanced interpretive system as well as for use in schools as a learning resource.
We collaborate closely with exhibition designers and curators in creating new interpretation materials for display and hands-on gallery installations. These can be developed further for educational resources, both digitally as virtual reality displays and interactive systems or produced as a physical artefact, which is especially beneficial for creating exhibits for the blind or partially sighted.
The ability to change the scale of an object can also give the exhibition designer and architect a new tool with which to enhance a gallery, whether this is by making bespoke door handles, a sculpted wall or a large insect to astound the visitor. These forms can be machined out of dense foam making it more cost effective.
Large 3D puzzles based around an object can be designed for the younger visitor to a gallery, as well as being made as a toy for sale in the shop.
For further information contact Christopher Dean or email the conservation technologies department.