Hack the city

Hack the city
How a group of teens independently builds a sustainable city in one afternoon

On the futuristic T2 Campus in Genk, school groups aged 10 to 18 spend half a day independently tackling STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) diving into the world of AI, programming, smart networks and sustainable energy through a narrative experience.

Client and Location
T2 Campus - Genk (BE)
Open Since
2020
Square meters (m2)
200
Our Role
Educational concepts, production, software development
Exhibition Designer
Tinker Imagineers
Fit Out
Bruns
AV Partners
Gado Gado
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Rebelious Mission

At the heart of the space stands a futuristic city, overlooked by a panoramic screen. It opens on a dry press conference held by a grey city council with even greyer plans for the future, when a hacker abruptly interrupts the broadcast the mission begins....

Your future city

In small groups, students get to work on a series of challenges, guided by the colourful hackers from the story. RFID wristbands unlock assignments, activate components and kick off games. Building and tinkering, programming, and above all: testing and trying things out.

Hands-on from the start

From paper to play

We developed all the thematic challenges together with TECHville's educators and testers of various ages from the region. Paper and cardboard prototypes eventually evolved into a carefully balanced mix of hands-on assignments and digital games.

Story and interaction

We worked closely with Gado Gado to make sure the storyline stays tight, while our software keeps the entire experience running precisely within its timeframe.

For teachers

Educators are supported by a tablet app that makes dividing groups and monitoring progress effortless. Photos taken during the experience appear in the storyline, making teenagers feel seen, and genuinely part of their city of the future.

Want to know more?

Portrait of Anna

Our project manager Anna would love to tell you more about this project! Send her an e-mail at anna.heimbrock@yipp.nl

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