Perch Design Studio – Interactive Experience Design in Portland, Maine

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We are Perch Design Studio from Portland, Maine. We design and build interactive experiences.

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Behind the Scenes at Perch

It's a great day when we get to make a road trip t

It's a great day when we get to make a road trip to one of our clients! This week Elliot headed downeast to make some progress on a project and took a moment to take in the view.

For a past first Friday art walk in Portland we cr

For a past first Friday art walk in Portland we created Deep Dive. Made up of a cast of underwater characters that were discovered by using a magical flashlight to explore the depths of the sea.⁠
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Built with: Three.js, Processing, Meteor, Kinect, websockets, IR flashlight.

While we use many tools to execute our projects, t

While we use many tools to execute our projects, the humble hot glue gun is the unsung hero for us. It is used on the rare occasion, but has come in handy for some finishing touches!⁠
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Fun fact : Elliot is the expert and has even been nicknamed Hot Glue!

When we are working to transform a space 3-D rende

When we are working to transform a space 3-D renderings are incredibly helpful. We use renderings to convey a concept and help the client communicate to their team the different directions a potential project can take early on in the design and development phase. Through this method we can play with scale and see the potential impact different approaches may have.⁠
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We are thrilled to be collaborating again with @co

We are thrilled to be collaborating again with @coastalfisheries on a new interactive exhibit for discovery wharf.⁠
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Here is a throwback to the Interactive Species Explorer which allows viewers to examine common species found in the coastal waters of Maine and learn about their relationships with other species and with the communities that depend on them.⁠
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More to come!

For MMGM's donor wall we created a dynamically gen

For MMGM's donor wall we created a dynamically generated projection drawing inspiration from the crystalline shapes of the museum's mineral collection and the rock garden outside. Donor names are rotated in and out, with shape sizing and duration based on donation level. #perchmade

It's a bonus when a client meeting includes a visi

It's a bonus when a client meeting includes a visit with some underwater friends. This stunning blue lobster didn't have much to contribute to the conversation but sure was curious!

The best part of this interactive installation was

The best part of this interactive installation was stepping back and watching others interact with the wall. ✨

We wanted to share a few candids from the making o

We wanted to share a few candids from the making of our interactive wall for the @mearchivesmuseums conference!⁠
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Don and his son built the birch plywood structure on a beautiful sunny weekend, from there we jumped in to testing the short throw projector. We painted our landscape background and then we added on the touch points using our conductive paint. Lots of code and animations later we had a fun wall showcasing the inner workings of 5 experiences. ⁠
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We will share the finished details on Thursday!⁠

For the recent @mearchivesmuseums conference we bu

For the recent @mearchivesmuseums conference we built an interactive mural featuring 5 of our most recent projects. Using touch sensitive paint we created the outlines of each project, once a user tapped the outline a projected isometric illustration sprang to life. The projection displayed the different layers of hardware and conceptual elements that created that project. ⁠
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We are excited to share more details and the building process with you over the next week!

Behind the scenes at @seacoast_science_center duri

Behind the scenes at @seacoast_science_center during the installation our interactive map of the Gulf of Maine. The projected map draws visitors into the space and provides context for subsequent content.

Earlier this Summer, we designed an interactive ma

Earlier this Summer, we designed an interactive map to introduce visitors to the new Gulf of Maine exhibit at Seacoast Science Center. We processed oodles of satellite data (thanks NASA) to produce renderings of sea surface temperature changing over time, anchored the visitor with animated high res imagery, and illustrated the hidden landscape of the ocean floor with bathymetric data. Our goal was to communicate vibrancy and create a sense of urgency to protect this crucial ecosystem. The Gulf of Maine is changing... learn more at @seacoast_science_center.