Capabilities - Exhibit Design Exhibition Planning Software Development

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

EXHIBIT/EXHIBITION DESIGN

FABRICATION

AV DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

CUSTOM HARDWARE

SENSORY DINING

Exhibition/ Exhibit design custom hardware Software Development fabrication sensory dining AV Design

OUR SERVICES

Our approach sets
us apart.

Twenty-five years of design experience.

Exhibition/Exhibit Design

Our exhibit design process is based on a traditional visitor-centric approach but one that incorporates the latest technology and proven design principles. We’ve worked with museums, zoos, and visitor centers in every stage of development, from concept to schematic to design and build. We’ve collaborated with architects, general contractors, and other exhibit design partners. Our work has been recognized by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), and other professional organizations.

Contact us about our exhibit design or browse examples of our work.

Young visitors interact with the different life zones at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

Valle de Oro National
Wildlife Refuge

Digital Map Explorer

Albuquerque, NM

A boy in the Interactive Penguin Chill Exhibition at the Albuquerque BioPark.

NM BioPark Society

Interactive Penguin Exhibit

Albuquerque, NM

Visitors explore the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at the San Diego Zoo.

San Diego Zoo

Wildlife Explorers Basecamp

Our exhibit design process is based on a traditional visitor-centric approach but one that incorporates the latest technology and proven design principles. We’ve worked with museums, zoos, and visitor centers in every stage of development, from concept to schematic to design and build. We’ve collaborated with architects, general contractors, and other exhibit design partners. Our work has been recognized by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), and other professional organizations.

Contact us about our exhibit design or browse examples of our work.

Visitors explore the Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at the San Diego Zoo.

San Diego Zoo

Wildlife Explorers Basecamp

Young visitors interact with the different life zones at the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

Valle de Oro National
Wildlife Refuge

Digital Map Explorer

Albuquerque, NM

A boy in the Interactive Penguin Chill Exhibition at the Albuquerque BioPark.

NM BioPark Society

Interactive Penguin Exhibit

Albuquerque, NM

Software Development

We’ve developed a range of interactive touchscreen software for museums, visitor centers, aquariums, zoos, trade shows, and other events. We specialize in developing custom software for large-scale interactive spaces that use large-format touchscreen tables and displays or projection environments with motion and other forms of interaction. Regardless of the user interface, our focus is on developing interactive exhibit software that is intuitive to use, ADA-compatible, and highly reliable. Our best work has a timeless quality, where the designs look fresh, and the exhibits remain responsive many years after installation.

Our team specializes in developing touch screen software in Unity and various web-based authoring tools. They have experience with integrating APIs and connecting to existing software systems. They also utilize our object recognition software, Tangible Engine, to create applications that can interact with tangible objects placed on our multitouch tables.

Contact us about custom software development or browse examples of our work.

Visitors using the map explorer interactive to view maps and other materials from the colonial era.

Colonial Williamsburg

Digital Map Explorer

Williamsburg, VA

Visitor in front of a touch screen, exploring the Buddha of Infinite Illumination sculpture.

MFA Boston

Japanese Buddhist Temple Room

Olin Pickens, a 102-year old WWII veteran, interviews himself in the Forbes Gallery.

National World War II Museum

Voice From The Front

New Orleans, LA

We’ve developed a range of interactive touchscreen software for museums, visitor centers, aquariums, zoos, trade shows, and other events. We specialize in developing custom software for large-scale interactive spaces that use large-format touchscreen tables and displays or projection environments with motion and other forms of interaction. Regardless of the user interface, our focus is on developing interactive exhibit software that is intuitive to use, ADA-compatible, and highly reliable. Our best work has a timeless quality, where the designs look fresh, and the exhibits remain responsive many years after installation.

Our team specializes in developing touch screen software in Unity and various web-based authoring tools. They have experience with integrating APIs and connecting to existing software systems. They also utilize our object recognition software, Tangible Engine, to create applications that can interact with tangible objects placed on our multitouch tables.

Contact us about custom software development or browse examples of our work.

Olin Pickens, a 102-year old WWII veteran, interviews himself in the Forbes Gallery.

National World War II Museum

Voice From The Front

New Orleans, LA

Visitors using the map explorer interactive to view maps and other materials from the colonial era.

Colonial Williamsburg

Digital Map Explorer

Williamsburg, VA

Visitor in front of a touch screen, exploring the Buddha of Infinite Illumination sculpture.

MFA Boston

Japanese Buddhist Temple Room

AV Design & Development

A view of Curiosity Hall at the Da Vinci Science Center

Da Vinci Science Center

Our small, agile AV group at Ideum creates first-of-its-kind offerings that are memorable and have a lasting impact. We design custom projection environments, LED tile walls, video walls, and large integrated AV control systems. From 60-foot projection walls to 360-degree projection-mapped installations, our skilled AV team can produce spectacular immersive installations. Our AV work has been recognized by the Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEDG), Digital Signage Expo (DSE), and other industry awards.

Contact us about our unique media systems or browse examples of our work.

Guests of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum interact with the dinosaurs exhibit using hand gestures.

Las Vegas National
History Musuem

A view of In Tune with Nature, a interactive immersive room at the Cayton Children's Museum.

Cayton Children's Museum

In Tune with Nature

Santa Monica, CA

Our small, agile AV group at Ideum creates first-of-its-kind offerings that are memorable and have a lasting impact. We design custom projection environments, LED tile walls, video walls, and large integrated AV control systems. From 60-foot projection walls to 360-degree projection-mapped installations, our skilled AV team can produce spectacular immersive installations. Our AV work has been recognized by the Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEDG), Digital Signage Expo (DSE), and other industry awards.

Contact us about our unique media systems or browse examples of our work.

A view of Curiosity Hall at the Da Vinci Science Center

Da Vinci Science Center

Guests of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum interact with the dinosaurs exhibit using hand gestures.

Las Vegas National
History Musuem

A view of In Tune with Nature, a interactive immersive room at the Cayton Children's Museum.

Cayton Children's Museum

In Tune with Nature

Santa Monica, CA

Fabrication

Since our fabrication group was established in 2017, we’ve been involved in various interesting projects. Our shop has top-of-the-line equipment, including a full-featured CNC, laser cutter, and other modern and traditional tools. We’ve developed a range of exhibits, many with integrated technology components, including display cases, scale models, microscope stations, fossil replicas, terrain maps, and more. Our fabrication group also gets involved in many of our custom touch tables and kiosk projects

Contact us about custom exhibits or browse examples of our work.

A view of the Ebbets Field model with the LED tile wall in the background.

Jackie Robinson Museum

Ebbets Field Model

The “Fossil Block Theater” is a two minute and thirty second show that introduces the science behind the “Dueling Dinosaurs” fossil.

NC Museum of Natural Sciences

A display of “Curious Contraptions and Collectible Curiosities”, showcasing the rich history of New Mexico

New Mexico History Museum

Curiosity Cabinets

Since our fabrication group was established in 2017, we’ve been involved in various interesting projects. Our shop has top-of-the-line equipment, including a full-featured CNC, laser cutter, and other modern and traditional tools. We’ve developed a range of exhibits, many with integrated technology components, including display cases, scale models, microscope stations, fossil replicas, terrain maps, and more. Our fabrication group also gets involved in many of our custom touch tables and kiosk projects

Contact us about custom exhibits or browse examples of our work.

A display of “Curious Contraptions and Collectible Curiosities”, showcasing the rich history of New Mexico

New Mexico History Museum

Curiosity Cabinets

A view of the Ebbets Field model with the LED tile wall in the background.

Jackie Robinson Museum

Ebbets Field Model

The “Fossil Block Theater” is a two minute and thirty second show that introduces the science behind the “Dueling Dinosaurs” fossil.

NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Custom Touch Tables & Kiosks

Our standard touch tables and displays are an excellent starting point for customization. We’ve been developing touch tables since the early days of this technology back in 2008. We have built ultra-high-resolution and massive multi-screen touch tables and unique form factor touch kiosks. We also design and produce tangible objects and other interactive peripherals. Along with aluminum and steel, we work with other materials and can create unique installations. Our goal is to create beautiful turnkey systems that are performant and reliable. Our custom units are backed by the same warranty as our hardware products.

Contact us about custom touch hardware and kiosks or browse examples of our work.

IDEO

The Ultimate Touch Table

Ultra High-Resolution

Custom Touch Tables

Visitors view the latest images from MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) while they enjoy the amazing view of Monterey Bay.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Interactive Towers

Our standard touch tables and displays are an excellent starting point for customization. We’ve been developing touch tables since the early days of this technology back in 2008. We have built ultra-high-resolution and massive multi-screen touch tables and unique form factor touch kiosks. We also design and produce tangible objects and other interactive peripherals. Along with aluminum and steel, we work with other materials and can create unique installations. Our goal is to create beautiful turnkey systems that are performant and reliable. Our custom units are backed by the same warranty as our hardware products.

Contact us about custom software development or browse examples of our work.

Ultra High-Resolution

Custom Touch Tables

Visitors view the latest images from MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute) while they enjoy the amazing view of Monterey Bay.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Interactive Towers

IDEO

The Ultimate Touch Table

Sensory Dining

MSC Cruises

Interactive Wine Bar

Ideum has developed several installations focused on taste and aromas. Our work in hospitality brings our strong focus on the visitor experience. It incorporates interactive media into tasting rooms, cruise ships, wine bars, and other places where people gather to enjoy food and beverages. Our new Tasting Table is purposely designed for these types of settings. It comes complete with the Wine Experience software, making it a turnkey product for interactive still and sparkling wine tastings. We also develop custom software, custom-designed touch tables, and other interactive elements for bespoke and unique experiences.

Contact us about custom installations for hospitality settings and browse examples of our work. You can also learn more about Sensory Dining.

JCB Wines

JCB Tasting Salon

Yountville, California

Starbucks

Interactive Coffee Exhibit

Ideum has developed several installations focused on taste and aromas. Our work in hospitality brings our strong focus on the visitor experience. It incorporates interactive media into tasting rooms, cruise ships, wine bars, and other places where people gather to enjoy food and beverages. Our new Tasting Table is purposely designed for these types of settings. It comes complete with the Wine Experience software, making it a turnkey product for interactive still and sparkling wine tastings. We also develop custom software, custom-designed touch tables, and other interactive elements for bespoke and unique experiences.

Contact us about custom installations for hospitality settings and browse examples of our work. You can also learn more about Sensory Dining.

Visitors participating in a Masterclass learn about the importance of glassware in wine tasting.

MSC Cruises

Interactive Wine Bar

JCB Wines

JCB Tasting Salon

Starbucks

Interactive Coffee Experience