This past summer, the Aquarium of the Pacific debuted its new wing, Pacific Visions. The expansion of the existing aquarium facility was realized with a 29,000- square-foot, two-story, building that blends state of the art technology with sustainable design features. The venue is a … [Read more...]
Making Scents of the Brain: Smells and Memory
Does the smell of hot chocolate remind you of cozy afternoons with your grandma? Or a certain perfume takes you back to snuggling with your mom? Research shows that scents can immediately evoke strong memories and connotations, and we all have anecdotal evidence too. Just a whiff of a smell can … [Read more...]
Taking Autumn Scent Effects to the Next Level: Enough with the Pumpkin Spice!
How do you know it’s autumn? Is it the falling leaves? The change in the weather? Or the ubiquitous pumpkin spice scent and flavoring everywhere you look (or smell)? How do flavorings and scents evoke a connection to emotions and even a general concept such as a holiday or season? SensoryCo provides … [Read more...]
Immersive Experiences: How Are Scent Effects Being Used?
From enticing cinnamon-apple, bacon, and chocolate to calming lavender, eucalyptus and ocean breeze to the harder-to-define baby, Christmas Day and rainforest, smells conjure a variety of feelings and memories. With customers expecting evermore exciting and entertaining experiences, SensoryCo … [Read more...]
SensoryCo4D Releases Innovative SmX Series Scenting System for More Immersive Multisensory Experiences
SensoryCo, a leading innovator of atmospheric special effects, announces the SmX Series scenting system for next-level sensory integration in experiential marketing and additional 4D endeavors. The SmX Series is ideal for a range of environments providing targeted delivery of an extensive library of … [Read more...]
The Sights, The Sounds, The Smells? Using Sensory Effects in a Museum Setting
Imagine strolling through a museum and looking at the exhibits. It’s fascinating to see into the past, envisioning another time and place. And now, more than just presenting artifacts, museums are creating more participatory experiences by incorporating multisensory effects, with sounds and even … [Read more...]
Multisensory Effects in Experiential Theme Attractions
Themed attractions, museums and other experiential environments continue to compete to remain on the cutting edge with the newest forms of entertainment. But more than just capitalizing on visual and auditory thrills, a new focus area is integrating sensory effects to take things to the next level. … [Read more...]
The Boomer List: Scents from the Past
Challenge: The Newseum, located in Washington D.C., strove to expand their most recent experience: The Boomer List, with scents from the past via an interactive kiosk complete with button activated aromas. An exhibition shrouded in newspaper prints, exclusive Timothy Greenfield-Sanders portraits, … [Read more...]
International Cat Video Festival Takes Audience Engagement to a Whole New Level
Western Museum Association's first WestMusings: 10 Minute Museum Talks took place at their annual meeting in Salt Lake City this year. One of our favorites was a talk done by Scott Stulen, in charge of audience engagement at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, "How I Won the Internet by Taking it … [Read more...]
Hidden Technologies Within the Museum: Scenting Generators Capture Culture in a Whole New Way
Hiding behind a set-prop in the backyard of the Ohio Historical Society's 1950s: Building the American Dream exhibit is a scenting generator. Aromas flow over the fabricated grass, tickling the noses of visitors. As museum participants continue through the exhibit, past the Lustron salesman and … [Read more...]