Dpt.

Dpt. is an international experiential design and production studio dedicated to transforming how brands, arts, and culture resonate across both virtual and physical spaces. For more than 15 years, the studio has been designing and delivering interactive, immersive experiences that sit at the intersection of storytelling, emerging technology, and human-centred design.

Operating globally, Dpt. creates work for immersive platforms and place-based environments alike, spanning museums, cultural institutions, public spaces, branded experiences, and digital channels. Their philosophy is “unapologetically human-centric”: user experience sits at the heart of a process defined by constant exploration, experimentation, and iteration. Technology is never deployed for its own sake. Instead, it is carefully integrated to serve narrative, emotion, and accessibility, ensuring experiences feel intuitive, engaging, and meaningful to diverse audiences.

Dpt.’s work has received international recognition, with projects showcased at leading cultural and technology platforms including the Venice Film Festival, SXSW, and major museums and public spaces worldwide. Many of their experiences extend beyond physical venues, reaching audiences directly in their homes through immersive digital platforms, further blurring the boundaries between location-based and remote engagement.

At its core, Dpt. is a collaborative studio. Its multidisciplinary team of technologists, creatives, designers, artists, and producers is united by a shared commitment to innovation, curiosity, and the delivery of tangible results for clients and partners. The studio’s work is created for everyone — across ages, backgrounds, and levels of technical familiarity — inviting audiences to explore new worlds through imagination and interaction.

Services, Expertise & Recognition

Dpt. designs and produces interactive and immersive experiences for emerging platforms, combining artistic creation with advanced technological expertise. Its creative services include ideation and concept development, art direction, UX and experience design, interactive storytelling and game design, real-time 2D and 3D animation, and music and sound design. These capabilities enable Dpt. to craft cohesive narrative environments in which visual, auditory, and interactive elements work seamlessly together.

On the technology side, Dpt. offers prototyping, R&D, and research, along with expertise in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, serious gaming, real-time visual effects, social media filters, and AI and machine learning. This blend enables the studio to prototype rapidly, scale confidently, and adapt experiences across platforms and venues.

Dpt.’s creative impact is reflected in its award-winning portfolio. Notable recognitions include the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and Beyond the Frame Grand Prize for Oto’s Planet (2024), the Canadian Screen Award for Best Immersive/Non-fiction for Lou (2023), and the IDFA/DocLab Special Jury Award for Creative Technology for Plastisapiens (2022).

For brands, cultural organisations, and attraction operators seeking immersive experiences that prioritise people as much as technology, Dpt. offers a rare combination of creative ambition, technical depth, and proven international credibility.