Dubai AI Digital Library
Guests browse books on tablet kiosks while their choices appear live on the main LED wall. We built the full system, optimized for many covers, and supported the team on-site.
A client asked us to build a complete system for a live event: guests would browse and select books on tablet kiosks, while everything they chose and viewed appeared live and interactively on the main LED wall.
We handled the full cycle — from concept to finished product and on-site support. Here’s how we delivered it.
The Real Challenges
A few practical requirements shaped the project:
- Kiosk-style tablets. Guests needed a simple, reliable web experience on tablets to explore a digital book library.
- Live connection to the main stage. Every selection and currently viewed book had to appear in real time on the large LED wall, reacting and moving as part of the main visual scene.
- Smooth performance with many covers. The library contained a large number of book covers. The interface had to stay fast and responsive even when guests scrolled and selected quickly.
- Reliable data flow. All activity from the tablets needed to reach TouchDesigner cleanly so the LED wall could react instantly.
Solution Architecture Diagram
How We Built It
1. Simple tablet experience
We created a clean web app designed for kiosk use. Guests could easily browse the library, open books, and make selections without friction.
2. Real-time link to the LED wall
Every action on the tablets — selected books and currently viewed pages — was sent live through OSC to TouchDesigner. This let the main LED wall respond and play with the content as part of the overall scene.
3. Smart handling of many book covers
To keep the experience smooth even with a large library, we optimized how the covers loaded and displayed. Virtualization techniques meant only the visible items were fully rendered, so the tablets stayed responsive no matter how many books were in the collection.
On-Site Support
Our team stayed available throughout the entire setup and rehearsal period. We helped with configuration and made any needed adjustments right away so everything ran smoothly when the event started.
The Result
We delivered a complete, reliable system that let guests explore books on tablets while their choices came to life on the main LED wall — all working smoothly under real event conditions.
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