Nebe- reimagining underground railroad

The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is seeking a design team to create an interactive virtual program that illustrates the story of William Carney Sr. and William Carney Jr. and their journey from Norfolk, Virginia to New Bedford, Massachusetts via the Underground Railroad. The program will be targeted to children, grades 4-12, history enthusiasts, teachers, Underground Railroad historians and enthusiasts, and the general public. The project is expected to be completed by 09/14/2024.

List of services/products to be provided by the contractor:

1. Design and development of an interactive virtual program
2. Research and narrative development
3. Identification of engaging storytelling elements
4. Selection of a suitable platform for the program
5. Integration of interactive features
6. Prioritization of user experience
7. Definition of necessary technical specifications and infrastructure
8. Compliance with accessibility laws and regulations
9. Conducting an accessibility audit
10. Implementation of accessibility accommodations
11. Creation of visually appealing design
12. Sourcing or creation of high-quality multimedia assets
13. Design of an intuitive user interface
14. User testing and quality assurance
15. Development of a launch plan and promotional activities
16. Definition of metrics and analytics
17. Development of an evaluation plan
18. Risk management
19. Warranty for the workmanship
20. Compliance with copyright laws
21. Submission of all final products in final form and raw format.