http://www.terraincognita.com/ An award-winning interpretive design studio that produces interactive experiences for museums and other cultural institutions. en-us Copyright 2008 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:53:07 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss From the dark days of the Dr. King and Senator Kennedy assassinations to the successful orbit around the moon, 1968 was a pivotal year in history. In our fact-filled, Flash-based interactive timeline, you can relive the events, music, movies, and characters that changed the world. The timeline and the pop quiz are companions to AARP's May/June 2008 article. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,1968_the_year_that_rocked_the http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,1968_the_year_that_rocked_the Projects Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:53:07 -0600 In an innovation Mr. Jefferson would probably appreciate, educational resources available from the Monticello collections are brought online in this virtual classroom. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,the_monticello_classroom_1 http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,the_monticello_classroom_1 Projects Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:47:53 -0600 Before the world discovered Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones discovered the world. In this extensive interactive timeline you can follow the young explorer's adventures across the globe and learn more about the real-life historical figures and events he encountered. The timeline is included in the DVD collections of the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, being released in late 2007 and early 2008. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,the_young_indiana_jones_timeli http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,the_young_indiana_jones_timeli Projects Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:38:36 -0600 Take a journey into the age of the Sea Monsters. Developed for National Geographic’s feature film website, an interactive timeline and map explores this prehistoric age and presents 3D models of these mighty beasts in action. Gone but not forgotten, a virtual dig invites novice bone diggers to uncover and examine the fossil remains of Sea Monsters. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,sea_monsters_1 http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,sea_monsters_1 Projects Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:47:30 -0600 Over one billion people lack access to safe drinking water worldwide. This important website, produced for the National Academy of Sciences, explores the reasons behind this staggering global crisis. Original documentaries introduce each content section and engaging interactives examine the sources, treatment, and distribution of water. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,safe_drinking_water_is_essenti http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,safe_drinking_water_is_essenti Projects Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:15:29 -0600 The twelve Presidential Libraries of the National Archives are spread out literally across the country, from Massachusetts to California to Texas. For the first time visitors are able to explore hundreds of items from these libraries in a single, dynamic interface. An interactive timeline chronicles the major events that shaped each President's life, and detailed exhibits examine defining moments in each administration. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,the_presidential_timeline_proj_1 http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,the_presidential_timeline_proj_1 Projects Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:51:57 -0600 If you're in Washington, D.C., be sure to stop by the National Zoo's wonderful new Asia Trail exhibition. We designed a series of interactive kiosks for the trail that examine the complex issues surrounding conservation. Visitors are able to examine real-life issues faced by communities and wildlife in India and China, listen to the perspectives of people who are directly impacted by the issues, and finally weigh in with their own opinions. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,asia_trail_opens_at_the_nation http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,asia_trail_opens_at_the_nation Projects Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:34:38 -0600 We're proud to announce that Churchill and the Great Republic, the online exhibition we produced last year for the Library of Congress, has been selected for inclusion in the 2006 Communication Arts Interactive Annual. One of the judges described it as "wonderfully dynamic, beautifully designed, and smartly organized." Another said it was "a great, cinematic experience with the kind of flow that made me want to explore for hours." http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=recognition,communication_arts_selects_chu http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=recognition,communication_arts_selects_chu Recognition Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:42:27 -0600 The Genographic Project, which we produced for the National Geographic Society, has been named the winner of the 2006 Webby Award for Science. It was also awarded the People's Voice award in the same category. Called the "Online Oscars" by Time Magazine, the Webby Awards this year received over 5,500 entries from across the world. This is the second Webby Award for Terra Incognita, which also won for Becoming Human in 2002. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=recognition,genographic_project_webby http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=recognition,genographic_project_webby Recognition Tue, 09 May 2006 11:03:42 -0600 Churchill and the Great Republic, an online exhibition Terra Incognita produced for the Library of Congress, has received a silver MUSE award from the American Association of Museums. The judges said, "This is one of the best Web sites we have seen in a long time. The elegant and professional manner in which it is presented is outstanding. From the look-and-feel, the content, the method of delivery, and the navigation, this Web site stands well above many in existence today. Very good job!" http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=recognition,muse_churchill http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=recognition,muse_churchill Recognition Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:20:48 -0600 After 1700 years, an ancient Coptic manuscript containing the lost Gospel of Judas has been identified, preserved, and authenticated. The Lost Gospel, a new online feature for National Geographic, explores the history of this document and its importance in our understanding of early Christianity. In the site, visitors can examine selections from the document, and compare Coptic transcriptions and English translations. There is also a detailed timeline of early Christian history and information about how the document was preserved and authenticated. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,lost_gospel http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,lost_gospel Projects Thu, 06 Apr 2006 20:19:22 -0600 It’s that time of year again. South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin’s home-grown festival of music, film, and interactive, will take over the town in mid-March. It’s great to get so many creative people here at once to spark new ideas. We’re proud to announce that a couple of our projects — Churchill and the Great Republic and the Genographic Project — are finalists in the interactive competition’s Educational Resouce category. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=recognition,sxsw_2006 http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=recognition,sxsw_2006 Recognition Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:59:44 -0600 300 years ago today Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston. Celebrate his genius (and humor) in this new web site for the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary. There’s an online exhibition, with excerpts from the exhibition that will be traveling across the country and to Paris. The Frankliniana Database is the first comprehensive collection of artifacts owned or otherwise connected to Franklin. On a design note, we styled the site as if it were printed by Franklin himself. In fact, the ornaments and borders we used were taken directly from Franklin’s own catalog. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,ben_franklin http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,ben_franklin Projects Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:39:47 -0600 For the last several years, our studio has been working on defining (and refining) a generalized experience model for online exhibitions that takes into account the different needs of multiple audience types. We first began work on the model with Becoming Human in 2000, and have since incorporated it into other online exhibitions. This design article (based on a paper that was presented at Museums and the Web 2004) outlines the components of this integrated model, and shows how we applied it to the Lewis & Clark online exhibition. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=design,experience_model http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=design,experience_model Design Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:47:53 -0600 The Genographic Project was featured on the Today Show this morning. Spencer Wells, the leading scientist of the project, showed Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker the maps that charted their deep ancestry. http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,genographic_project_today http://www.terraincognita.com/dispatch.php?category=projects,genographic_project_today Projects Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:15:07 -0600