ZOOM Kindermuseum

Located on the ground floor of the ZOOM Kindermuseum in Vienna, the Animated Film Studio offers an interactive experience for visitors aged 4 to 14. This space features a dual setup with scan stations, animation tables, control tablets, and drawing areas.

The process begins with children drawing on paper using coloured pencils, crayons, or other materials in the drawing area. They then scan their creations at the scan station, where the images are digitized and stored in a shared database. These drawings are then available for use on the animation tables, which are designed to accommodate up to 8 users at once.

At the animation tables, visitors can collaborate to create stop-motion animations by assembling frames with their scanned images. A simple and intuitive interface makes it easy to animate the drawings. The real-time animation is projected on a large screen above, allowing everyone to see their creations come to life.

Once the animation is complete, users can switch to the audio dub mode, where they can synchronize the film using built-in microphones and a mixing console located in the table drawer. The film can be edited with multiple audio tracks for voiceovers and sound effects. When the image and audio edits are finished, the final animated film can be exported and downloaded from the museum’s website.

This interactive studio encourages creativity and offers a hands-on way for visitors of all ages to explore the magic of animation.

2021 • Vienna • Zoom Kindermuseum
Design and Production

Client: Zoom Kindermuseum
Furniture Design: Zirup
Furniture: Artex
Design and Production: BILDWERK