Combining
interactive fun and learning is serious business for the Children's
Museum of Indianapolis (TCM), a passion that the team at Balance Studios
whole-heartedly shares. So
when the award-winning institution known for its extraordinary,
interactive exhibits, wanted to create an all-encompassing mobile app,
it was a perfect partnership.
Having already created edu-cational
interactives for TCM, the well-acquainted team collaborated this time
to create a mobile app combining information about the museum
experiences and integrating website content so both resources are
conveniently in one spot. The feature-filled guide helps guests before,
during, and after their visits. Users can explore current exhibits,
review campus maps, find parking, and so much more. And because the app
is linked to the secure museum website, visitors can purchase tickets
and access membership information with the assurance that their private
information is being protected.
Of
course, the creative team added a little fun for the kids--like a
Snapchat-like photo-taking feature with custom stickers and TCM
backgrounds that can be saved on smartphones or parents can share with
family and friends. The team even integrated a pedometer and stopwatch
function, a fun play off of the museum's Sports Legend Experience, which emphasizes the importance of healthy activity for kids.
And
the custom content management system (CMS) allows museum curators to update
the app as often as they'd like, adding different photo stickers and
backgrounds, new maps and guides, and ensuring that all content is
current and updated for this incredible, nationally-recognized museum.