PUBLIC EVENT 2024
posted on 21.09.2024
- REPORT -
THANK YOU!
One month of prototype left us no time to prepare any set. Anyway, we made it with care, music and pillows and it worked just fine. The floor was populated by kids that acted as the main agent for calling adults. They couldn't believe they were playing a game of their own city. Although nothing in common, the teens called it the "the GTA of Silves" using a popular name amongst gamers, which was perceived as a compliment.
photos taken on the exhibition
The adults were more passive, sometimes shy for staring for long in confusion or disbelief but once they could understand what sort of thing was going on, they entered and appreciated the walk-through. We believe it was just too unbelievable due to the location vs type of project. It's a city where usually the opened doors are only cafes or handicrafts. And a project like this would display in a monumental wall.
Parents and Teachers immediately understood the interest that could have from teens and kids and looked at it as a way for better transfer compiled information. Some parents only felt compelled to enter just to prove a point to their rebel teens: how important History is.
Roman numeric system apparently is very unpopular nowadays. We took this as an important note so that the century in question would never be misunderstood again, that is the reason to call it XELB12.
There was the need for a guided experience due to the fact that navigation was still lacking on intuitive moves and because there is not enough content yet.
We captured the interest of a very broad age group. We were surprised and were not prepared to the needs of elderly visitors (but improvised), that experienced our tour guided by voice. They appreciated the possibility to revisit and ask questions and make us drive there again for detailed explanations. The peripheral device (controller) could have been more well received if the experience was not exhibited, meaning, if no one was watching. We estimate that if the experience was presented in a personal display such as a Tablet or PC, the engagement would skyrocket. It was also surprising to see a 3 year old dominating the controller as if it was intuitive.
Overall it was a success amongst many nationalities and ages.
The stats of the experiment. (nr of Visitors, nationalities, ages, necessary material)
WHAT'S NEXT?
We listened and the negotiations are ongoing with the town representatives. We also search for investors and partners that can add not just money but also value to it. This phase is not our favorite, due to the fact that we don't know what is "to wait" nor to waist valuable time choosing meting outfits. But we are doing it for the sake of defending the public interest. Until then, the project is getting ready to meet the public again.
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