Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
UNESCO Bangkok is seeking a contractor to design, develop, and deliver a digital exhibition platform and visual identity for the “Shared Heritage: Museums in South-East Asia” project, funded by the Temasek Foundation. The contractor will manage platform development, multimedia integration, brand identity creation, wireframing, content illustration, and specialist coordination, ensuring an accessible, cohesive, and scalable virtual exhibition.
Overview
The UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok invites qualified contractors to develop a virtual exhibition platform and visual identity for the South-East Asian museums project, funded by the Temasek Foundation of Singapore.
The goal is to digitally showcase museum collections, enhance public accessibility, and provide a cohesive, engaging experience for audiences and future administrators. The project requires expertise in digital platform design, multimedia integration, content illustration, and creative direction.
Key Responsibilities
1. Digital Platform Development
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Platform Proposal: Suggest suitable platforms for virtual exhibition delivery.
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Platform Customization: Build and adapt the platform to meet project requirements.
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Multimedia Integration: Include maps, images, text, 3D models, and interactive elements.
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Accessibility: Ensure usability for audiences and backend administrators.
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Maintenance & Usability: Support long-term manageability and content updates.
2. Visual and Creative Direction
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Brand Identity: Develop visual identity aligned with the existing project logo.
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Design System: Establish a system covering:
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Color palette
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Typography
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Layout and navigation
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Wireframes & Mock-ups: Create initial drafts for review and approval.
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Consistency: Maintain visual cohesion across all platform elements.
3. Content and Illustration Support
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Coordination: Collaborate with specialists and content teams for cohesive outputs.
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Photography & Illustration: Produce visual assets for museum collections.
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Style Consistency: Ensure design and illustration maintain a unified aesthetic.
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Content Delivery: Support multimedia integration and textual content inclusion.
Deliverables
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Proposed platform options and recommendation report.
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Customized virtual exhibition platform with multimedia integration.
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Coherent brand identity and comprehensive design system.
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Wireframes, mock-ups, and approved visual templates.
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Illustrated and photographed content for museum collections.
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Accessible, user-friendly interface for both audiences and administrators.
Eligibility & Requirements
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Experience in digital exhibition development, interactive web design, or multimedia platforms.
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Expertise in visual identity creation and illustration.
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Ability to coordinate with specialists and content teams.
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Familiarity with multimedia integration, including interactive and 3D elements.
Submission Guidelines
Applicants should submit:
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Technical Proposal: Approach for platform, design, and content integration.
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Portfolio: Examples of previous digital exhibitions or multimedia projects.
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Workplan & Timeline: Task sequencing, milestones, and schedule.
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Financial Proposal: Detailed costs, resources, and deliverables.
Why It Matters
This project will:
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Digitally expand access to South-East Asian museum collections.
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Strengthen heritage preservation and public engagement.
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Provide an accessible, interactive experience for diverse audiences.
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Deliver a scalable and maintainable platform for future exhibitions.
FAQ
1. What is the main goal of this assignment?
Develop a digital exhibition platform and visual identity for “Shared Heritage: Museums in South-East Asia.”
2. What types of content need to be integrated?
Maps, images, text, 3D models, interactive elements, and photography/illustration of collections.
3. Who will manage the platform after delivery?
It must be accessible and manageable by future administrators, including content updates.
4. What creative elements are required?
Brand identity, design system (color, typography, layout), and visual assets aligned with the project logo.
5. Who can apply?
Contractors with experience in digital exhibitions, multimedia integration, interactive web design, or visual identity creation.
6. How will content be coordinated?
Through collaboration with specialists, content teams, and exhibition staff.
7. What is the expected output timeline?
Deliverables include platform proposal, wireframes, finalized platform, multimedia integration, and visual assets according to contract timelines.
Conclusion
This UNESCO initiative represents a strategic investment in digital heritage preservation and community engagement. By developing a robust, accessible, and visually cohesive virtual exhibition, the project will enhance the visibility and impact of museums across South-East Asia. Contractors selected for this assignment will play a critical role in bridging heritage, technology, and audience engagement, ensuring that museum collections are accessible, interactive, and sustainably managed for both local and global audiences.
For more information, visit UNESCO.