CultureAtlas

Mapping Stories. Connecting Communities.

Concept Note

CultureAtlas is a collaborative digital ecosystem designed to help museums, heritage organisations, cultural institutions, universities, local authorities, tourism organisations and communities document, interpret and share cultural knowledge through interactive storytelling, cultural mapping and digital engagement.

Vision

To create an integrated digital ecosystem that empowers organisations to transform cultural content into engaging, accessible and sustainable visitor experiences while strengthening education, interpretation and community participation.

Why CultureAtlas?

Many organisations continue to rely on fragmented digital resources, static interpretation panels or standalone applications that are difficult to maintain and scale. CultureAtlas seeks to provide a flexible platform that supports multiple cultural applications within a single ecosystem.

Potential Applications

Museum guides and collection interpretation

Heritage walks and cultural trails

Cultural routes

Community archives

Public art interpretation

Exhibition guides

Intangible cultural heritage documentation

Oral history projects

Educational programmes

Cultural tourism experiences

Planned Features

Interactive cultural maps

GPS-enabled walking trails

Multimedia storytelling

Audio guides

Digital collections

AI-assisted interpretation

Community-generated content

QR code integration

Multilingual support

Visitor analytics dashboard

Cloud-based content management system

Pilot Partners

CultureAtlas is seeking pilot partners to co-develop and test the platform through real-world case studies. Potential partners include museums, heritage organisations, local authorities, universities, cultural institutions, tourism organisations and community heritage groups.

Current Development

CultureAtlas is currently at the concept development stage. Technical approaches are being explored through discussions with digital heritage technology providers, including STQRY, while funding opportunities are being pursued to support collaborative development and pilot implementation.

Benefits of Participation

Shape the future direction of CultureAtlas

Pilot innovative digital interpretation tools

Enhance visitor engagement and education

Experiment with new approaches to storytelling

Build long-term collaborations in digital heritage innovation

About People Ideas Culture (PIC Media)

People Ideas Culture (PIC Media) is an independent cultural practice founded by Kenneth Wong See Huat, working across museums, heritage interpretation, curatorial practice, cultural mapping, community engagement and creative placemaking. CultureAtlas builds upon more than a decade of experience in heritage walks, museum interpretation, exhibitions, cultural routes and place-based storytelling.

Contact

Kenneth Wong See Huat
Founder, People Ideas Culture (PIC Media)

Website: https://www.facebook.com/peopleideasculture

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +60 18-384 8101