Ugly Studios Ltd | St Augustine’s Abbey

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Brief

The ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. For centuries the Abbey housed the monks who lead the early English Church. English Heritage asked Ugly Studios to produce new interpretation for a family audience, as well as furniture for a new ‘Virtual Abbey’ exhibit.

Idea

The client had already commissioned monks habits for visitors to wear. We worked with them to develop the family visit with the story of becoming a monk. Activities included a ‘Monk Name Generator’, an outdoor trail and a game of ‘Snakes and Abbots’.

Result

The new interpretation strikes a balance, being distinct from the existing displays whilst also blending in as part of an overall design. It adds new interpretation media to the exhibition and furniture to house virtual reality hardware.

What we did

Concepts
3D Design
Exhibition Design
Illustration
Graphic Design<
Physical Interactives

Working with Ugly Studios has always been a great experience… coming up with innovative ideas to bring objects like the sundial to life, and playful games which help visitors to explore the daily lives of monks.
Lauryn Etheridge Carter, Interpretation Officer English Heritage

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Design and Interpretation for
Heritage and Culture, Education and Leisure

Brief

Idea

Result

What we did

St Augustine’s Abbey – Family Interpretation

Design and Interpretation for Heritage and Culture, Education and Leisure

Brief

Idea

Result

What we did

St Augustine’s Abbey – Family Interpretation

Design and Interpretation for
Heritage and Culture, Education and Leisure