VR Playground at Greenwich
We were swinging over the rooftops of London for three days, enjoying views from Greenwich hill. Our riders were set against a most dramatic...
chromo11 engineering the thrill
Thrill Laboratory started with a project called chromo11: engineering the thrill.
"chromo11* is a project which aims to uncover the complex psychological factors which underpin...
VR Playground at Norfolk & Norwich Festival
During 17 days of continuous swinging around Norwich in May 2017, over five thousand riders (ranging from 11 to 101 years old - able...
Washing Machine: dramatic thrill ride?
A few years ago, Samsung invited the Thrill Engineer to swap his boiler suit for a lab coat. I was asked to conduct scientific...
Engineering Fun: The Story of Orton & Spooner
I've been invited to guest curate the physics and engineering section of this new exhibition by the National Fairground and Circus Archive (NFCA) A...
We need to talk about thrill: advice for 16 to 18 year olds who...
If you're anywhere between the ages of 16 and 18 then your appetite for sensation seeking is at its height, and your perception of...
Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate Abyss
In May 2016, Royal Caribbean set out to equip its newest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, with the most thrilling onboard activities and...
Engineering Thrills, Discovery Channel
HOLD ON TO YOUR LUNCH AS ENGINEERING THRILLS TAKES YOU THROUGH THE LOOPS AND SPINS OF TODAY'S BEST THEME PARK RIDES
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Oscillate
An immersive interactive artwork based on two popular entertainment technologies: the multi millennia-old swing and the 21st century Oculus Rift - the former designed...
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Helen and Barney join Brendan at Alton Towers to see just how good Smiler is at putting a smile on their faces.
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Brendan Walker curates Fairground: Thrill Laboratory at the Dana Centre, featuring a heady mix of three classic British fairground rides - the Miami Trip,...
