Franklin's Spark — The Franklin Institute
Franklin's Spark, a 120-degree projection-mapped, multisensory experience in the rotunda of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, debuted January 17, 2026, marking Benjamin Franklin's 320th birthday; Crafted Action served as lead experience designer, with AV integration by IMS Technology Services.
| Venue | The Franklin Institute |
|---|---|
| Project type | Installation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2026 |
| Technologies | projection mapping, immersive audio |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crafted Action | Exhibit Design | Lead experience designer |
| Crafted Action | Media Design & Software | |
| motion-by-nick | Media Design & Software | Experiential motion design . |
| ims-technology-services | AV Integration | . |
| advscopy | Interpretive Planning | Narrative strategy . |
Description
Funded by The Satell Family Foundation and Ed Satell, the hourly experience uses dynamic projection, lighting, and sound to present Franklin as an experimenter and innovator, timed to build momentum toward the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026.