CASE STUDY: CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
Orgamites:
The Mighty Engine
A traveling exhibition that transforms one of healthcare's most sensitive topics into a playful, hands-on learning experience—helping young visitors discover how their bodies work and why organ donation matters.
Project Snapshot
Opened: October 2025
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Gallery Size: 1,300 sq. ft.
Budget: Approximately $150,000 CAD
Services Used
• Custom Fabrication
• Exhibition Design
• Interactive Design
• Traveling Exhibition Development
The Opportunity
Canadian Blood Services wanted to introduce children to organ health and organ donation in a way that felt approachable, empowering, and engaging. The exhibition also needed to travel easily between museums, schools, community spaces, sporting venues, and other public settings.
Little Ray's Approach
Working alongside Canadian Blood Services, we transformed the Orgamites concept into a flexible traveling exhibition designed for learning through play.
Together we:
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Designed a fully modular exhibition requiring no power or specialized installation.
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Used familiar automotive metaphors to explain how eight major organs function.
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Created interactive experiences that encourage healthy habits and self-discovery.
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Introduced organ donation through collaborative activities that inspire empathy and conversation.
The Partnership
Balancing educational accuracy with playful engagement required close collaboration throughout the design process. Together, we created an experience that is meaningful for families, practical for hosts, and adaptable for long-term touring.
Design Highlights
A Difficult Topic Made Approachable
The exhibition builds understanding first—helping children learn about their own bodies before introducing the importance of organ donation.
Built to Travel
Every component was designed for flexibility, allowing the exhibition to move easily between museums, schools, sporting venues, and community events.
Learning Through Play
Interactive stations, collaborative games, and a collectible activity booklet encourage curiosity while making complex health concepts memorable and accessible.
Project
Highlights
Fully Modular
traveling exhibition
Eight
interactive organ learning stations
No Power
or specialized installation required
Expanded
into an international touring partnership
Results
Following its successful launch, the project expanded beyond exhibition design. Canadian Blood Services engaged Little Ray's Exhibitions to manage the exhibition's sales and international touring logistics, extending its reach to new audiences.
