Partnerships & R&D Pilots
Partnerships
XperiBase has developed a working multisensory artwork prototype. We are now seeking partners to refine the method, build the next artworks, and deliver public pilots with blind and partially sighted, neurodivergent and general audiences.
Purpose
XperiBase extends visual art into tactile, thermal, olfactory and audio layers. Our current prototype combines touch, temperature, scent and touch-triggered sound within a physical artwork.
The next phase focuses on refinement and repeatability: safety, durability, modularity, evaluation and exhibition readiness. The goal is to enable responsible deployment of multisensory artworks in cultural and public spaces.
We are especially interested in working with experienced R&D coordinators, universities, cultural institutions and accessibility organisations able to lead or co-develop international pilot projects.
Current status
Working prototype: touch interaction, temperature zones, scent layer and touch-triggered audio.
Partnership focus
Co-design, prototype refinement, pilot delivery, accessibility testing and evidence-based evaluation.
Expected outcome
Exhibition-ready multisensory artworks and a documented methodology for future cultural use.
Partnership Options
Exhibition & Pilot Venues
Galleries, museums, libraries and cultural venues interested in hosting pilots and supporting exhibition readiness.
Potential contribution
- Public pilot presentation
- Operational feedback: visitor flow, staffing, handling, safety
- Audience observation and learning
- Exhibition context and curatorial feedback
Accessibility & Testing Partners
Organisations supporting blind and partially sighted people, neurodivergent communities and other audiences with different sensory needs.
Potential contribution
- Co-design sessions
- Comfort thresholds and sensory safety
- Tactile and contrast-based navigation testing
- Participant feedback and safeguarding
Research & Universities
Academic and research partners contributing to methodology, evaluation design, documentation and dissemination.
Potential contribution
- Evaluation metrics and study design
- Accessibility and visitor experience research
- Reliability and maintainability research
- Publication and dissemination outputs
- Support for international R&D consortia
R&D Coordinators & Strategic Partners
Experienced project coordinators, research organisations and strategic partners able to help shape, lead or co-develop international pilot projects.
Potential contribution
- R&D project design
- Consortium building
- Pilot structure and work packages
- Funding strategy
- Evaluation and impact framework
Funding & Strategic Support
Funders, sponsors and institutional partners supporting prototype refinement, testing and public pilot delivery.
Potential contribution
- R&D refinement costs
- Pilot exhibition delivery
- Participant testing and safeguarding
- Documentation and dissemination
Expected Outputs
Deliverables
- Multiple refined multisensory artworks
- Safety and handling guidance for venues
- Accessibility and comfort evaluation report
- Documented methodology for future pilots
- Public-facing demonstration materials
Primary audiences
- Blind and partially sighted visitors
- Neurodivergent audiences
- General public
- Cultural educators, curators and accessibility teams
XperiBase develops a repeatable method for multisensory artworks that can be responsibly exhibited in cultural spaces. It is not a standalone device, but a physical art-tech approach combining artistic practice, engineering and inclusive access.
Online interaction demonstrator
A short web preview showing the direction of the touch-triggered interaction logic.
Discuss a pilot or partnership
We welcome discussions with cultural venues, accessibility organisations, universities, research groups, R&D coordinators and funders.