Life In The Dark
Natural History Museum
An immersive sensory journey that explores life in the darkest places on Earth
Exhibition Design, Selected
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Life in the Dark told a story about animals and plants that thrive in Earth’s darkest places. For this family exhibition, we created a sensory journey into darkness. We designed several immersive environments – a forest at night, a cave and the deep sea – where people experienced the world of the dark through a series of installations combining specimens, objects, interactivity and film.
We worked closely with our creative collaborator, Jason Bruges Studio, to create three interactive installations, including a stunning bioluminescent 3D seascape.
Client
Natural History Museum
Location
London, UK
Roles
Exhibition Design
Lead Consultant
Collaborators
Jason Bruges Studio
DHA Design
photography: James Stephenson