The Blue Paradox
| Role | Creative Technologist |
| Client | Radical Media |
| Team | Sean Leo, Cam Vokey, Dave Tennent, Trevor Grove |
| Location | Griffin Museum of Science and Industry |
| Date | March-July 2023, July 2024, September 2025, Ongoing |
Overview
The Blue Paradox is an immersive exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL.
Much of what’s publicly available can be found on the museum’s page which provides a window into the experience.
Curved LED floor + ceiling with interactive motion tracking sensors
Tech + Skill Stack
- Interactive content programming (Figma -> AE -> TouchDesigner)
- Show control + Back-of-house GUIs
- Real-time device status notification system
- Video Engineering, pixel mapping, projection mapping
- Museum-grade installation techniques
Key Features
- Large-scale immersive environment
- Interactive visitor experiences
- Educational ocean conservation messaging
- Permanent museum installation
Exhibition installation view
The exhibition was a major collaborative effort involving designers, programmers, and production crews, and it remains one of the most memorable installations I’ve had the chance to work on. It was a massive team effort, and one I’m proud to have been a part of.
Immersive environment detail
Interactive elements
Visitor interaction area
Outcomes
The exhibition continues to educate and inspire visitors at the Museum of Science and Industry, providing an immersive look at ocean conservation challenges and solutions.
Acknowledgments
Photos were taken on-site by Ben Bauer on his nice camera, or myself with my fuzzy camera. Special thanks to the entire collaborative team: Sean Leo, Cam Vokey, Dave Tennent, and Trevor Grove for making this massive project a reality.