Waterford Digital Story Trail
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Location
Waterford, Ireland
Theme
City Walking Tour
The objective
Revitalise Waterford City's visitor experience by blending its deep-rooted history with cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) and audio storytelling. We aimed to make the city's past resonate with today’s digital audience, driving up engagement and turning every corner of Waterford into a captivating narrative waiting to be discovered.
Breaking down the brief
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Teamed up with local councils, museum heads, and historians to dig deep into Waterford’s legacy.
- Content Curation: Picked 15 standout stories from Waterford’s timeline, ensuring a mix that’d intrigue history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
- Tech Integration: Mapped out an AR journey that’s easy to dive into, from interactive games to 360º scenes, all accessible via a simple app.
- Visitor Engagement: Designed to draw in both locals and tourists, turning foot traffic into an exploration of hidden tales and historical gems.
The process behind the experience
Digging Deep: Kicked off with exhaustive research, ensuring every story was rooted in factual history yet narrated in a way that clicks today.
Creative Tech: Rolled up our sleeves to blend audio narratives with AR magic, creating a user-friendly interface that transforms smartphones into time machines.
Iterative Design: Launched, listened, and tweaked. The project was a two-way street, with visitor feedback shaping the trail’s evolution.
Marketing Magic: Didn’t just build it and hope they’d come. We marketed the trail as a must-see digital adventure, getting the word out far and wide.
- Innovation at Every Turn: From Vikings to victors, we’ve made history leap out of the textbooks and into the streets, showcasing our knack for turning the past into immersive, interactive narratives.
- User-First Design: Kept it straightforward and engaging. If there’s a story to tell, we make sure it’s told in a way that’s accessible to everyone, tech-savvy or not.
- Beyond the Local: While our stories are deeply local, the appeal is global. We’ve put Waterford on the map for visitors from over 20 countries, proving great storytelling knows no borders.
- Engagement Over Everything: We’re not just about the flash. With over 10,000 interactions, it’s clear we know how to keep audiences hooked and businesses happy.
- Feedback Fuels Us: Every tweak and turn has been driven by real user feedback, ensuring our trails aren’t just experienced but thoroughly enjoyed.
"It's so accessible, stories are easy to digest and a great way to understand the history of the city"
Keith Murphy
Tourism Manager, Waterford City & County Council
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