This is Bears Ears

explores the unique terrain, cultural importance and critical preservation of the newly designated Bears Ears National Monument

This is Bears Ears

explores the unique terrain, cultural importance and critical preservation of the newly designated Bears Ears National Monument

This is Bears Ears

explores the unique terrain, cultural importance and critical preservation of the newly designated Bears Ears National Monument

Bears Ears National Monument is a 1.35 million-acre expanse in southeastern Utah and the inspiration for our first collaboration with Patagonia. Home to thousands of sacred Native American cultural sites, world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running and more, Bears Ears is as beautiful as it is diverse. This interactive experience is designed to celebrate the land and introduce the world to our newest National Monument.

Bears Ears National Monument is a 1.35 million-acre expanse in southeastern Utah and the inspiration for our first collaboration with Patagonia. Home to thousands of sacred Native American cultural sites, world-class rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running and more, Bears Ears is as beautiful as it is diverse. This interactive experience is designed to celebrate the land and introduce the world to our newest National Monument.

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Patagonia

Google

Duct Tape Then Beer

Upperquad


Patagonia

Google

Duct Tape Then Beer

Upperquad


Webby Awards

Awwwards

FWA

Webby Awards

Awwwards

FWA

This is Bears Ears is a unique film and interactive experience. Divided into three chapters: the story of the peoples who live there, the sporting that attracts new visitors, and the call to action to defend its historic designation.

This is Bears Ears is a unique film and interactive experience. Divided into three chapters: the story of the peoples who live there, the sporting that attracts new visitors, and the call to action to defend its historic designation.

Throughout the project, Native voices share their land's story, establishing a profound connection between its rich history and the importance of preserving this remarkable and culturally significant territory.

Throughout the project, Native voices share their land's story, establishing a profound connection between its rich history and the importance of preserving this remarkable and culturally significant territory.

Chapters seamlessly blend together various multimedia elements. Through a minimal user interface and smart UX, we stitched together a cohesive storytelling experience that juggles documentary footage, audio narratives, 360VR, Google Maps renders, and interactive panoramas.

Chapters seamlessly blend together various multimedia elements. Through a minimal user interface and smart UX, we stitched together a cohesive storytelling experience that juggles documentary footage, audio narratives, 360VR, Google Maps renders, and interactive panoramas.