Origin: Ways of Being
The Innovative Therapeutic Experience
In 2020–21, we teamed up with the University of Oxford and its Gardens, Libraries and Museums division (GLAM) on the O-ACE project, exploring how digital tools could support young people’s mental health.
SERVICES
Accessibility
Digital Storytelling
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
COLLABORATION
BESPOKE DESIGN
INTERACTIVE CONTENT
The result was Ways of Being, an innovative online experience telling the stories of inspirational and relatable historical characters. The site was co-designed with a team of young people aged 16-24, more in the style of a digital magazine than a conventional website.
Audio clips, personal voices and easy-to-navigate layouts encouraged users to dip into stories of diversity, adversity and inspiration at their own pace. Research showed it not only grabbed their attention but also helped reduce negative feelings when compared with traditional museum sites.




