Current Problem
Have you ever walked past the statue by Ullevi, wondering who the athlete is and what made him famous?
Through our research, we discovered that many people don't know about Ingo, or Ingemar Johansson, the legendary boxer from Gothenburg who won the world championship in heavyweight boxing. Despite there being a dedicated exhibition just for him in the Gothenburg Sports Museum, there's still a widespread lack of knowledge about who this athlete really was, and just what he means for Swedish sports history.
Our solution
Experience a training session with Ingo, as you learn fun facts about his life and career as a top athlete
With the help of rear projection, you can now experience the Swedish boxer Ingo in a whole new way! All you need to do is step in front of the screen, and the motion detection camera will start a set of training exercises with Ingo that you can follow along with. In-between the training sets he'll also tell you some fun facts, so you can get to know who this legendary boxer really was. Our solution fits all ages, it evokes nostalgia in older visitors who knew of Ingo, but also engages with the younger visitors to help them discover something new.
How it works
- Stand in front of the screen. The figure on the screen, Ingo, will start moving as he greets you.
- Follow along with the exercises. Ingo will do a set of exercises, follow along and learn some boxing moves!
- Take a break, and learn a fun fact. Between the breaks, the screen will show some fun facts about Ingo – learn something new about this legendary boxer!
- Finish the exercises. Finish following along with the exercises, and do a celebratory cheer together with Ingo, you did it!
