HIGH SEAS

Created for the Captain Cook Museum, High Seas is an interactive exhibition that invites families to steer a physical ship's wheel and navigate a digital journey inspired by Captain Cook's voyages. Combining game design, responsive environmental effects and museum interpretation, the installation turns exploration into a shared learning experience.

CHALLENGES AND OBJECTIVES

What we did

Audience research and experience design
Interactive game development
Physical and digital systems integration – Fans and lights
Exhibition design and testing
Visual content creation

Objectives

Create a playful, welcoming experience that encourages families to learn together.
Build an experience that is both entertaining and purposeful, enhancing the museum’s wider interpretation.

Challenges

Balancing historical accuracy with an experience that feels accessible, intuitive and fun.
Build an innovative installation that merges tactile interaction with digital exploration

The starting visual before the game starts

Team testing on the Virtual Production Stage

IMPACT

A permanent interactive installation that combines digital storytelling, physical interaction and immersive technology to encourage curiosity, creativity and family learning. The installation helps visitors engage with history in a way that is accessible, enjoyable and meaningful for all ages.