Education sector | virtual tour case study
Arts University Plymouth
Discover how Arts University Plymouth transformed their campus virtual tour with a fully branded, Virtual Tour Editor-enabled solution that gives them complete control over updates and content.
The numbers that make us proud
User view over 12 scenes on average per session when visiting this tour.
The recently launched tour already has over 3,377 scene views, with views rising daily
Users that visit the virtual tour view an average of 12 scenes for over 5 minutes
The Brief
Arts University Plymouth collaborated with The Virtual Tour Experts to rebuild and rebrand their campus virtual tour into a fully self-managed, future-ready platform. Designed to align with the university’s refreshed visual identity, the new tour empowers internal teams to independently update content, imagery, and links through an intuitive virtual tour editor. Featuring high-resolution HDR imagery, interactive navigation, and full compatibility across desktop, mobile, and VR devices, this solution ensures Arts University Plymouth can showcase its creative campus dynamically, maintain brand consistency, and engage prospective students in a modern, flexible way.
What we achieved
Amongst a standard features and processes we worked with Arts University Plymouth to implement a range of bespoke components that makes this virtual tour stand out in true form.
Fully Rebranded
A fully rebranded virtual showcase, capturing the creativity, energy, and unique character of Arts University Plymouth.
Tour Editing Control
Empowers internal teams with a bespoke virtual tour editor for easy, real-time updates and complete content control.
HDR Photography
Immersive HDR photography delivers sharp, visually engaging scenes across studios, galleries, and campus spaces.
Responsive Design
Interactive and responsive design, offering seamless navigation on desktop, tablet, mobile, and VR platforms.
Long Term Support
Cost-effective and sustainable, removing the need for external editing fees while supporting long-term autonomy.
Adaptable Marketing
Future-proof and scalable, enabling the university to evolve its digital marketing and maintain brand alignment for years to come.
``I couldn't have picked a better company to work with. It's refreshing to have such a tailored service, with Neil visiting our campus before capturing the tour so that he could get an idea on what would show off our facilities and the learning experience best. It felt like a collaboration, we were able to create something that we feel will be a really unique experience. The images captured are beautiful and the professionalism, approachability, understanding, and the many times this company has gone above and beyond to help us achieve our tour has been brilliant. I look forward to continued collaboration!``
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Unique benefits that are perfect
for student-focused virtual tours
- A fully rebranded and self-managed virtual tour reflecting Arts University Plymouth’s new identity and creative ethos
- Empowers internal teams with a custom virtual tour editor for real-time updates and independent content management
- High-resolution HDR imagery captures vibrant, true-to-life visuals across buildings, studios, and communal spaces
- Interactive hotspots and intuitive navigation allow users to explore the university’s facilities with ease and engagement
- Seamless, multi-device compatibility ensures an immersive experience on desktop, tablet, mobile, and VR headsets
- Custom-branded overlays and interface design align perfectly with the university’s updated visual guidelines
- CMS-powered flexibility enables rapid updates to reflect new events, exhibitions, or course developments
- Cost-effective, future-proof solution eliminating ongoing external editing fees and reducing long-term maintenance costs
- Scalable and secure cloud-hosted platform designed for reliability and fast loading speeds across all devices
- An immersive digital showcase that inspires prospective students and strengthens the university’s online presence
- Enhanced institutional autonomy, giving Arts University Plymouth complete ownership of their virtual marketing tool
- A model for modern higher education, illustrating how universities can maintain dynamic, branded digital engagement independently
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Arts University Plymouth Virtual Tour | The Virtual Tour Experts