Introduction to the UPLA Digital Experience Centre
The UP Vidhan Sabha Experience Center is a Digital Museum showcasing over 165 years of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly's history. It covers key milestones like its establishment, role in shaping the constitution, political changes, legislative acts, and future plans. Innovative projection mapping techniques bring this history to life, while the Holocube highlights the Legislative Council's contributions. Visitors can also enjoy an aerial tour of Uttar Pradesh's historical and religious sites. Don't miss the chance to take mixed-reality photos with prominent political figures for a memorable visit.
About the Project
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SERVICESR&D, Content Management, Projection Mapping, Software Development, UI/UX Designing, Graphics Designing, Video & Photography, Voice Over Making.
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STRATEGYResearch & Development, UI/UX Strategy, Projection Mapping.
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CLIENT
Project Overview
In a historical turn of events, Speaker Mr. Satish Mahana envisioned an immersive experience centre within UP Vidhan Sabha. This visionary project aimed to educate the public about the assembly's 165-year history and its vision for the future.
The Vidhan Sabha allocated 2000 sq ft for the project, striving to surpass global standards in technology and content. The goal was to create a world-class visitor experience, making legislative history vivid and engaging.
The Requirements
The Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha had specific requirements:
- Immersive Experience: The digital museum should transport visitors into the legislative history, making it engaging and immersive.
- Comprehensive Coverage: The content should span 165 years, covering key events and UP's role in shaping the Constitution.
- High-Quality Technology: The project needed to meet global standards, ensuring a world-class visitor experience.
- Future Plans: The project should also showcase the Legislative Assembly's future plans.
Concept, Approach and Planning
The Idea
The UP Vidhan Sabha's digital museum will offer a state-of-the-art, immersive experience, bringing legislative history to life through innovative technologies like projection mapping, Holocube presentations, and immersive aerial journeys. Curated content to showcase the Legislative Assembly's establishment, political events, UP's constitutional role, and the modern Legislative Council. Selfie opportunities with political figures to engage visitors.
These elements align with the global tech and content standards, providing a world-class experience that informs, educates, and inspires visitors about UP Vidhan Sabha's legacy and future plans.
Methodology and Approach
The project's success relied on a structured approach. Comprehensive client requirements were gathered, followed by research and analysis to understand the legislative history. The conceptualization, design, and technology integration phases brought the project to life.
Conceptualization, Design, and Implementation
The research guided the development of a conceptual framework, determining layout, interactive elements, and technology integration. An in-house and collaborative team crafted an engaging design.
Architecture and Interiors
The museum's design blended modern elements with Vidhan Sabha's original architecture, combining white marble and sandstone. Visually appealing aesthetics harmonised with the architectural style, creating an immersive environment.
Content Curation
Curated content included historical artefacts, images, videos, audio, and textual information. Collaboration with subject matter experts, historians, and authorities ensured the content accuracy.
Appropriate technologies, like projection mapping, Holocube, Mixed Reality, and touchscreen displays, were selected to enhance the visitor experience. These technologies seamlessly integrated into the museum's overall design.
The Final Result
Workflow and Hurdles
Completing a large-scale project under tight time constraints demanded effective time management, meticulous content curation, seamless tech integration, careful design, and rigorous testing. Key challenges and the lessons learned from them include:
Time Constraints
Challenge: Meeting deadlines within a short timeframe. Lesson: Prioritise, break down tasks, establish clear timelines, and foster teamwork for efficient project management.
Complex Content Curation
Challenge: Organizing and presenting vast historical information coherently. Lesson: Conduct thorough research, collaborate with experts, and structure content systematically for compelling presentation.
Challenge: Coordinating advanced technologies seamlessly.
Lesson: Engage experienced tech partners, conduct thorough testing, and promote regular communication among teams to address technical challenges.
Design Aesthetics and Integration
Challenge: Matching museum aesthetics with the original architecture. Lesson: Collaborate with heritage preservation experts, balance design elements, and maintain authenticity for a harmonious integration.
User Experience and Testing
Challenge: Ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience. Lesson: Conduct user testing, gather diverse feedback, and iterate the design to enhance user-friendliness and accessibility.