60 Stories, One Heart is a digital storytelling experience created for the 2025 National Day Heartland Celebrations. This interactive installation was designed to showcase inspiring profiles of everyday Singaporeans, bringing their stories to life through an intuitive dual-screen setup.
Challenges
- Intuitive: Accessible for public users via a smooth and intuitive user journey.
- High-Impact: Capable of displaying high-quality video content and synopses on a large scale.
- Event-Ready: Developed, tested, and deployed specifically for the National Day preview celebrations.
Solutions & Results
1.Interactive Selection (Touchscreen Interface)
- Interface: A 32’ touchscreen interface serves as the story selector.
- User Experience: Users navigate a scrolling carousel of story thumbnails.
- Key Metadata: Each thumbnail displays the individual’s name, photo, and a tagline, such as “Blood Donor” or “Community Builder”.
2. Immersive Viewing (Large Screen Display)
- Display: A 2m x 3m large display screen for public viewing.
- Content: Upon selection from the touchscreen, the main display triggers the full story video.
- Visual Integration: The video is accompanied by the individual’s photo, name, age, tagline, and a full synopsis of their story.
The Process
Following IXEN’s strategic ‘5D’ project management process, the project moved from discovery to deployment efficiently:
- Design & Develop: Tailoring the UI/UX for both the touchscreen and large screen displays to ensure a seamless experience.
- Test & Deploy: The system was tested and deployed for public use during the event.
- Multi-Location Support: The installation was successfully deployed across two separate event locations. Following the initial setup, IXEN managed the relocation, reconfiguration, and on-site setup at the second venue to ensure continuity of the experience.
Project Results
- Public Engagement: Delivered a smooth and interactive digital experience showcasing Singaporean stories.
- Operational Readiness: Provided comprehensive software installation and operator training to ensure the client’s team could manage the system effectively.
