Digital display case on museum market
RUNCORN work-for-hire software development company d3t is celebrating the first installation of the ground-breaking ColliderCase museum display.
A spokeswoman for the firm said the system fuses real objects with digital content creating a hologram-like experience for visitors.
Virtual Case Systems, the company behind ColliderCase, is a collaboration between York-based designers Bright White Ltd and d3t.
Manor Park-based d3t, owned by Steve Powell and Jamie Campbell, created the state of the art software required to make ColliderCase a reality.
The spokeswoman said their innovation has proved a major hit with the heritage sector and marks a revolution in the way artifacts can be displayed.
The National Trust for Scotland will be the first to install ColliderCase at The Culloden Visitor Centre to show and interpret previously unseen documents written by Charles Edward Stuart, known by many as Bonnie Prince Charlie.
The ColliderCase’s function is to allow visitors to view documents and their story in one high-tech, secure environment.
Content comes in six languages, in large print and as audio description, enabling a wide range of visitors to access these unique and historically significant documents.
The case also collects data via sensors so exhibits can be tailored and refreshed throughout the year.
Richard Badger, d3t general manager, said: “The project was carried out in collaboration with Bright White Ltd who came up with the innovative design. Our job was to create the software needed to bring the design to life.
“And we are delighted with the result. It’s a great example of our team’s creativity and problem-solving skills.
“It’s fantastic to see the first ColliderCase being installed at Culloden to display these highly significant documents for the first time and we’re looking forward to hearing visitor feedback.” ● ●