📅 Open: 25 Oct | Deadline: Midnight 7 Dec
Real Ideas is seeking a projection mapping system and design specialist to co-create and deliver a portable projection mapping system that benefits neurodiverse children and their families. This commission requires both creative input and technical expertise.
Project Aim
To design and develop portable, shared interactive sensory experiences that positively impact mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation. These experiences will be showcased in a variety of settings, making them more welcoming, responsive, and engaging for those with neurodiversity.
Key Information
- Applications open: Now
- Applications close: Midnight 7 December
- Shortlisting: 8 December
- Notification of successful applicant: 9 December
Year 1 Timeline
- Dec ’25 – Initial project planning
- Jan ’26 – Initial workshop
- Further sessions planned collaboratively
- May ’26 – Midpoint review
- Nov ’26 – Year 1 end
Year 2 Timeline
- Dates TBC
Selection Criteria
Proposals should demonstrate:
- Experience working in a co-construction model with diverse audiences, especially young people
- A clear creative response to the brief
- A clear technical response to the brief
- High production values
- Significant experience with technical projection systems, public realm installations, and projection mapping software
- Previous relevant experience and skills
Budget & Investment
This project is supported by The Rank Foundation.
- Year 1: £9,000 inc VAT (18 days @ £500/day)
- Year 2: £5,000 inc VAT (10 days @ £500/day)
- Total: £14,000 inc VAT
(Separate budget managed by Real Ideas for technical equipment purchase)
Contact & Apply
To apply, please submit:
- An outline response (max 1 side of A4) with initial thinking on a technical system and design approach
- Max 500 words explaining why you would like to get involved in this project
- 1-page CV (list of previous work with links/examples encouraged)
Send your application FAO Gary Futcher to:
📧 immersive@realideas.org
