A bach the size of a matchbox. A tattooed sailor. A fork with a startling backstory. The collection takes a deep dive into the museum’s archives, highlighting some of the stories, objects and characters that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand’s maritime history. The brief required the ability for visitors to be able to connect with the physical objects in the exhibition, leveraging the capabilities of interactive media. Where people were encouraged to look a little deeper into the individual items and share stories about personal connections.

From albatrosses to textile art, vintage menus to a bell that travelled the globe, there’s something for everyone. In collaboration with the Maritime Museum and Jasmax Brand Design, NV developed a mobile app and large-scale digital interactive for exploring, collecting and connecting with the museum’s hidden treasures.