Interactive installation Garibaldi

The Garibaldi Museum in Caprera, Italy, tells the story of the “Hero of Two Worlds” through an immersive journey of lives, places, and intertwining stories. A continuous red line acts as the guiding thread from entrance to exit, connecting multimedia installations that combine sounds, videos, and animated graphics into an emotive narrative.

As Motion Graphic Designer, I collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team of developers, sound designers, architects, logisticians, carpenters, and exhibition curators. Together, we designed and produced the first interactive installation of the exhibition: an interactive timeline dedicated to the key moments of Garibaldi’s life, guiding visitors through evocative imagery and historical events until the final chapter on the coast of Caprera.

The installation featured a large back wall projection for the main video narrative and a floor projection displaying a world map with animated travel routes. Both were powered by two synchronized projectors. In front of the wall, a metal horizontal bar was mounted, holding a custom sliding knob (manopola) that visitors could move to explore different points in the timeline. This tactile interface controlled the content on both projections in perfect sync, creating a cohesive spatial and historical storytelling experience.

The result was a dynamic, intuitive experience where history unfolded interactively, engaging visitors both emotionally and visually, and turning Garibaldi’s journey into an immersive, memorable encounter.