We consider ourselves lucky: we work with museums worldwide and help them manage, show and promote their amazing content online. In most cases, these are existing museums, with an existing collection - that needs better digital care. House of Illustration is different: it is a new museum about illustration, wanted by Quentin Blake, in London... this is pure digital luxury.
At least initially, the House of Illustration won't have its own collection, but rely on events and exhibitions showcasing the work of the many world-famous illustrators trustees and friend. The What's On section was paramount to its success and the ability to sell tickets from the start crucial.
The House can create tickets, including limited availability ones for each event and exhibition in the programme. Tickets may also include Gift Aid donations and are processed using Paypal - with the same account that powers the shop sales - so all the eggs are in the same basket and easy to reconcile.
All sales are processed in Qi and executed using Paypal. Considering Qi processed in excess of £30k in tickets sales in the first month alone, we believe it all works really well.
Memberships and friends are another stream of user engagement and funding activity, also managed via Qi.
Each page or section is very visual and makes use of the vast array of illustrations available.
The website is completely responsive and optimised for different screen sizes.
The mobile interface is particularly engaging.
