Ideum, an experiential designer of interactive exhibits, has announced its new Reader Rail, a fabricated, all-in-one kiosk for museums and other public spaces.
Ideum’s latest product, the Reader Rail Kiosk, is a digital adaptation of a museum element that has been around for decades. Reader Rails are typically placed in front of exhibit cases or other installations, serving as explanation panels for the items or exhibits they are next to. This new Reader Rail in 5K ultra-high resolution offers a stylish, high-tech alternative to museums and other organisations seeking a more engaging and dynamic experience.
“We are so excited about the Reader Rail Kiosk because it can be used in many interesting ways,” says Jim Spadaccini, CEO and creative director of Ideum.
“It is customizable, so it can fit into the design of any exhibit space. It can be used to provide interactivity for large projection spaces or replace traditional signage with fully interactive, high-resolution applications.”
Customisable and interactive
The 34″ touch display in the Reader Rail is also available as a Presenter display and Inline, open-frame display. The new product premiered as part of Ideum’s Ebbets Field model installation at the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City and, more recently, at The Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City. Previous iterations of this ultrawide display have been incorporated into Field Museum displays and numerous other museum environments. The most recent version has improved resolution, brightness, and contrast.
The brand-new kiosk is the company’s first product made using solid-surface and wood components. Its manufacturing group makes the Ideum-designed wood bases with an all-aluminium kick and a solid-surface top. Similar to Ideum’s Portrait kiosk and touch tables, these all-in-one devices have a single push button for power and are lockable.
Like its other units, Ideum is building these in small quantities with short lead times. As with its other products, Ideum has fully considered the accessibility requirements set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Various finishes and solid surface materials are available for customising the Reader Rail. Ideum also plans to release the Reader Rail kiosk in white this summer. The company will soon expand its range of conventional offerings to include “dark” and “light” versions of the kiosk, which may be used in a number of public spaces, such as museums.
Last year, Ideum created a world-class wine-tasting experience for the cruise ship MSC Euribia. The Helios Wine Maker offers nearly 100 wines, accompanied by interactive touch tables that share the story of each wine.
