Exhibit Media
Our team worked on an expansive exhibit exploring the fascinating history of the Outer Banks, an area chillingly known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Through exhaustive research, content development, and complex interactive programming, we sought to bring maritime tales of tragedy and heroism to life. Our journey took us to historical archives across the US, France, and Germany, to unearth captivating stories and rare artifacts, and located the first US Coastal Survey map, presented to Thomas Jefferson in 1806. Filming took us to the USS Monitor Center and across coastal North Carolina to enrich the project with scientist interviews and behind-the-scenes of maritime conservation.
Awards
1st Place, Experiential Exhibits—AAM
Designer
Riggs Ward Design
Fabricator
Color-Ad
12' SHIPWRECK MAP TABLE
Multiple visitors can explore the stories behind 110 featured shipwrecks and almost 700 additional wrecks. Shipwreck stories include images, dive videos, 3D models, and more.
SHIPWRECK STORIES
Two life-size monitors allow visitors to select from six shipwreck stories pulled from historical accounts, featuring reenactors in authentic garb.
LIVE WAVE CHART
A floor-to-ceiling monitor charts historic hurricane wave heights and pulls current wave data from NOAA buoys.
IN-DEPTH KIOSKS
Eight touchscreen kiosks feature 40 shipwrecks and related topics, with 3D models, dive footage, and archival images.
MUSEUM PARTNERS INTERACTIVE
A Museum Partners kiosk and projection showcases the work of maritime archeologists, scientists, and students.
SIGNATURE FILM
A 6-minute introductory film immerses visitors in the story of the Graveyard of the Atlantic, setting the stage for the rest of the exhibit.