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Open University - Ocean Explorer

Dive into
ocean science.

Open University’s Ocean Explorer uses illustrated journeys, questions and scored activities to bring ocean topics onto the screen.

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Ocean Explorer introduces its submarine, scientist characters and icy setting.
01 The challenge

Make ocean science approachable.

Bring Open University ocean topics into an interactive journey that invites exploration. Scientific ideas need a clear introduction, with questions and activities helping people engage with the subject.

A depth question and surface-currents map invite players to explore ocean science.
02 The idea

A question
below the surface.

The experience introduces ocean concepts through interactive screens, including a depth question and a surface-currents activity. A submarine and scientist characters frame the journey.

  1. 1Explore the ocean
  2. 2Try the activities
  3. 3See what you discover
Activity screens use diagrams and comparisons to explain ocean topics.
03 The experience

Science with
a visual guide.

Maps, depth comparisons and clear illustrated prompts help present the subject. Score and completion screens tie the activities into a single journey.

Ocean topics
in play.

  • Educational HTML5 experience
  • Question-based activities
  • Scientific illustration
  • Cross-device layouts