AKU World

Design Objective

Create a real-world space for the NFT Miami event that brings the AKU brand to life — featuring a projection-mapped environment in the main room, an interactive subway lobby, a merch room with 3D holographic displays, and a body scanner for creating and minting digital avatars. Host panel discussions, live music performances, and a patio bar for attendees. Custom fabrication of a large-scale helmet installation, as well as exterior signage, was also included in the project.

Design Concept

AKU World is centered around the character of Aku — a digital explorer on a mission to prove that no dream is too big and no obstacle is too large. Guests were invited to explore three virtual worlds created for the experience, including the opportunity to control a large custom helmet installation, choose their 'Inner Astronaut,' and create and mint their own digital avatar through a 4D body scan. The projections and lighting in the space were linked to the live musical performances, creating a fully immersive and dynamic environment that responded in real time to the energy of the crowd.

Key Features

• Main room projection-mapped environment with Unreal Engine real-time content
• Interactive subway lobby experience
• Merch room with 3D holographic portal displays
• 4D body scanner for digital avatar creation and NFT minting
• Custom fabricated large-scale helmet installation
• Exterior signage and environmental design
• Live music performances synced to lighting and projection
• Panel discussions and patio bar