Plons! exhibition design for Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
Dive into a magical underwater world!
This permanent interactive children's exhibition Plons! is now open at the Maritime Museum Rotterdam. In service of designwolf, I created the spatial design for this immersive experience that explores the (under)water world and our relationship with the ocean.
Young visitors begin their adventure by leaping off the wooden play ship Storm and landing in a world shaped by flowy wooden slats and deep oceanic blues (with lighting by 50LUX). To create a warm, tranquil underwater atmosphere, I hand-drew each of the 100 wooden panels, resulting in a uniquely organic and wave-like space.
The predecessor of Plons!, Professor Plons, is a well known and beloved exhibition with multiple generations of Rotterdam residents. From the first reactions it becomes clear that Plons will become a worthy successor!
This permanent interactive children's exhibition Plons! is now open at the Maritime Museum Rotterdam. In service of designwolf, I created the spatial design for this immersive experience that explores the (under)water world and our relationship with the ocean.
Young visitors begin their adventure by leaping off the wooden play ship Storm and landing in a world shaped by flowy wooden slats and deep oceanic blues (with lighting by 50LUX). To create a warm, tranquil underwater atmosphere, I hand-drew each of the 100 wooden panels, resulting in a uniquely organic and wave-like space.
The predecessor of Plons!, Professor Plons, is a well known and beloved exhibition with multiple generations of Rotterdam residents. From the first reactions it becomes clear that Plons will become a worthy successor!
Collaborations
Collaborations with local makers and Design I/O—who developed an immersive projection room—added even more depth to the experience. The exhibition is a rich blend of analog and digital games (Kiss the Frog), with spaces to play, crawl through, create, and reflect. The goal? To spark curiosity about the ocean and leave visitors feeling inspired and full of wonder.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this project: Esmée Dros, Laura Grimm, Great Bustards, Indevormvan Ontwerpstudio's, Francois Lombarts, KLIEF, Kiss the Frog, 50LUX - Lichtontwerp & advies, Design I/O, Daphne van Schaijk, and many more!
Collaborations with local makers and Design I/O—who developed an immersive projection room—added even more depth to the experience. The exhibition is a rich blend of analog and digital games (Kiss the Frog), with spaces to play, crawl through, create, and reflect. The goal? To spark curiosity about the ocean and leave visitors feeling inspired and full of wonder.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this project: Esmée Dros, Laura Grimm, Great Bustards, Indevormvan Ontwerpstudio's, Francois Lombarts, KLIEF, Kiss the Frog, 50LUX - Lichtontwerp & advies, Design I/O, Daphne van Schaijk, and many more!
