INTERACTIVE TABLES

Revolutionizing Physical Interaction with Digital Information

THE EVOLUTION

2000: The Beginning
Born from the “eXperiments in the Future of Reading” exhibition at the Tech Museum in San Jose, CA.

2000-Present:
A continued journey of innovation in physical-digital interaction design.

THE CONCEPT

Onomy’s interactive tables transform ordinary surfaces into intuitive, whole-body interfaces. Through simple tilting and spinning motions, users navigate vast amounts of digital information projected onto tabletops.

THE COLLECTION

Tilty Table
The original design allows users to navigate by tilting the surface.

Twisty Table
Added torque instrumentation for zooming capabilities.
Notable Installation: TerraLink Gallery at the Maryland Science Center

Spinny Table
Features a rotating tabletop for the most intuitive zooming experience.
Popular Application: GeoConnecTable – a group-friendly alternative to Google Maps

GLOBAL PRESENCE

• Singapore Science Center
• Papalote Children’s Museum (Mexico City)
• Denver Museum of Nature and Science
• Adventure Science Center (Nashville)
• Government offices in Baltimore, MD and Irving, TX
• Trapiche Interactive Museum of Los Mochis
• Clark Planetarium, Salt Lake City
• Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Marketing Center
• Pearland Chamber of Commerce Marketing Center

ARTISTIC APPLICATIONS

49 STORIES on the MAGIC STORY TABLE (2008-2009)

• Collaboration with artist JD Beltran and 826 Valencia/826 National
• Commissioned by the City of San Francisco
• Recognition: I.D. Magazine 2010 Annual Design Review

Cleveland IngenuityFest
An interactive portrait of Cleveland through multimedia stories

International Exhibitions

• St. Petersburg, Russia (2011)
• Perm Museum of Contemporary Art, Russia (2011)

THE EXPERIENCE

The tables create an immersive “flying” sensation as images sweep beneath users, encouraging physical engagement with digital content. Designed for durability, they withstand enthusiastic interaction while maintaining performance.

THE INNOVATION

The unique value of Onomy tables lies in their physical negotiation of control – something impossible with traditional multi-touch displays. This creates a more intuitive, collaborative interface perfect for public spaces and group exploration.