Case Study: The British Library enhances visitor engagement with Cogapp's Magnificent Maps interactive exhibits and website

The British Library delights visitors with Cogapp’s Magnificent Maps interactive exhibits, reaching record numbers

The British Library faced the challenge of allowing visitors to explore its rare map collection in more detail for its Magnificent Maps exhibition. They tasked the vendor, Cogapp, with creating an engaging way for visitors to find out more about the maps without a complicated interface.

Cogapp conceived and delivered a set of multi-user interactive exhibits featuring custom magnifying-glass devices. These devices 'magically' enlarged the projected display underneath them to provide access to further information, with a supporting microsite reinterpreted for online audiences. The solution surpassed all expectations, receiving impressive reviews and record numbers of visitors, and was praised for its intuitive design that engaged every visitor without showing the underlying technology.

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