BUILD Q4 2023 11 Expert Design and Engineering of Interactive Systems Based in Utrecht, Studio Arne Boon is a design firm that specialises in the design and engineering of interactive products. Merging disciplines in creativity, design, and technology, the studio delivers innovative projects that inspire and involve audiences. For its excellent work, Studio Arne Boon has been awarded Most Inspiring Building Project Managers of the Year, Netherlands, in the Facilities Management Awards 2023. Studio Arne Boon was established by Founder Arne Boon, an inventor who operates across both the physical and digital domains. With qualifications in interaction design, media technology, and design for digital cultures, he is both an engineer with a passion for the powerful possibilities of interactivity and an artist who demonstrates creativity through technology. In 2010, Arne created his studio with the goal of evoking wonderment in people through interactivity and inspiring them to express their own creativity. Today, Studio Arne Boon caters to a diverse client base, including hoteliers, museums, public spaces, and architects. Each project it works on begins with the client’s desire to surprise or inspire their audience through interactivity. The studio strives to understand their vision so that it can craft a proposal that incorporates technological solutions to deliver an exceptional visitor experience. Studio Arne Boon sets itself apart from its competitors through the multidisciplinary approach it takes to its work. The studio’s excellent team members bring diverse expertise to the table, with experience across a range of disciplines. This includes interaction design, microchip programming, 3D CAD design, woodworking, metalworking, product design, and artistic expression. For each of its projects, Studio Arne Boon curates specialised teams with distinct skills and expertise that meet the specific requirements of the task at hand. With a comprehensive scope of capabilities, the studio is able to deliver a unique blend of creativity and technological expertise in every aspect of its work. It believes that it truly owes its success to this unique operational model, which enables it to deliver originality while ensuring that the best professionals are deployed for each job. When it comes to recruitment, Studio Arne Boon seeks individuals who not only have the appropriate specialised skills but also the ability to fit in with the flexible and dynamic structure of its team. To achieve this, it seeks people who demonstrate adaptability as well as a willingness to collaborate with others. In the delivery of its unique projects, Studio Arne Boon faces several challenges. For example, when designing and engineering something that has never been created before, extensive development, testing, and experimentation is required, which makes budgeting difficult. As well as this, client-imposed deadlines can sometimes be at odds with the project’s natural development cycle; they may require multiple iterations to mature and produce the best possible outcome. Often, this does not fit in with strict timelines. Despite these various obstacles, Studio Arne Boon has successfully maintained a balance between venturing into the unknown and delivering solid, reliable results. The studio utilises multiple strategies that enable it to continue dreaming, experimenting, and creating, while also meeting the expectations and desired deadlines of its clients. As a result of its unwavering commitment to innovation, interactivity, and excellence, Studio Arne Boon has been named Most Inspiring Building Project Managers of the Year, Netherlands, in the Facilities Management Awards 2023. Moving forwards, Studio Arne Boon plans to continue its work on various exciting projects. For example, one of its ongoing ventures involves the creation of a series of interactive and engaging installations for a children’s museum at a resort in the Maldives. As well as this, the studio is involved with various experiments related to hydroelectric power and bitcoin mining, which aim to explore the potential of renewable energy sources and digital currencies. With these exciting projects and more underway, there is no doubt that Studio Arne Boon looks towards a bright future. We offer our sincere congratulations to Arne Boon and his team on their success in the Facilities Management Awards and wish them the best of luck in the years to come. Contact: Arne Boon Company: Studio Arne Boon Web Address: studioarneboon.nl
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