Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet
Ett hav av historier
Ett hav av historier
2022
While working at The Compadres, I had the chance to collaborate with Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet, a historic museum in Gothenburg that had been closed for renovations for several years. When it finally reopened, it was a big moment, our team was lucky to create a series of animated short films showcasing key events from ocean history.
Our team produced three films in total, each depicting a distinct aspect of history. The first film explored the Swedish colonization of Congo, while the second focused on the East India Company. The final film delved into the massive emigration from Sweden to America. Given the distinct subject matter of each film, we employed unique visual languages and styles to effectively convey each story.
Additionally, we developed four interactive stations that offered a more immersive experience for visitors. The first station delved into the various professions onboard boats throughout history, while the second explored the ships and interior of the Swedish American Line. The third station highlighted Sweden's attempted colonisation efforts, and the fourth station was a quiz about common diseases that plagued sailors on long voyages.
The team devoted significant time to research and sketching to ensure that each area we explored was approached with the appropriate tone and style. It was a challenging and rewarding project that we were proud to deliver to the museum and its visitors.
While working at The Compadres, I had the chance to collaborate with Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet, a historic museum in Gothenburg that had been closed for renovations for several years. When it finally reopened, it was a big moment, our team was lucky to create a series of animated short films showcasing key events from ocean history.
Our team produced three films in total, each depicting a distinct aspect of history. The first film explored the Swedish colonization of Congo, while the second focused on the East India Company. The final film delved into the massive emigration from Sweden to America. Given the distinct subject matter of each film, we employed unique visual languages and styles to effectively convey each story.
Additionally, we developed four interactive stations that offered a more immersive experience for visitors. The first station delved into the various professions onboard boats throughout history, while the second explored the ships and interior of the Swedish American Line. The third station highlighted Sweden's attempted colonisation efforts, and the fourth station was a quiz about common diseases that plagued sailors on long voyages.
The team devoted significant time to research and sketching to ensure that each area we explored was approached with the appropriate tone and style. It was a challenging and rewarding project that we were proud to deliver to the museum and its visitors.
Target group:
Middle school students
Middle school students
Team:
Motion graphics - Johan Persson
Script - Johanna Börnell
Art direction and illustration - Me
Motion graphics - Johan Persson
Script - Johanna Börnell
Art direction and illustration - Me
Interactive screens
