The Everbright was designed for universal access, ensuring
people of all ages and abilities can create, explore, and connect.
Unlike traditional interactive exhibits that require fine motor skills,
button-pressing, or screen navigation, the Everbright’s dials turn
effortlessly in either direction—inviting natural, instinctive play.
Because the Everbright’s depth is 5.25 inches, you can be ADA compliant by mounting it at 27 inches or lower.
If you consider users in wheelchairs, (average shoulder height of 35 inches, average reach of 33 inches) then a mounting height of 27 inches still gives even wheelchair users plenty of rows to turn and to enjoy.
“The Everbright panels installed at the Longview World of Wonders have been a big hit! During visits to our hands-on discovery center, many children love experimenting with designs and colors on our Everbright panels. Some children simply see the Everbright as a challenge, one in which they must light up all the pods as fast as they can. They quickly run their hands down each column from top to bottom to illuminate all the pods in succession, one column at a time. I am sure you read many stories of children having a wonderful time interacting with an Everbright. To add to those stories, I wanted to share with you one particularly moving story and photo. Please read the email below and share it with others at Hero. It is sure to make their day.— Paul Guidroz, Longview World of Wonders Museum
“This special needs child visited us yesterday on a field trip. She was here 2 hours and never left the Everbright Wall! Ashley got her a chair so she could sit to play and snapped this remarkable moment. (Yes, with permission) She doesn’t talk but her eyes said it all! Thank you all for what you do! You make a difference in children’s lives. Have a great Thursday!”
— Rhonda Bullard, Longview World of Wonders Museum
Used as art therapy for teen psychiatric unit at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Women’s and Children’s hospital.
“We LOVE our Everbright. The donor was ecstatic at the ribbon cutting and response has been terrific.”
—Teresa Rabbitt, Senior Interior Designer, University of Michigan Health System
Some people turn the dials with their fingertips.
Others use the sides of their hands.
Some even glide their fingers across multiple dials at once.
Woman in a wheelchair using the Everbright with limited hand mobility:
A universally discovered technique—how 8-year-olds instinctively turn the dials:
A teen effortlessly sliding dials with just her fingertips:
“All ages can interact with it, and all ages are excited about it.”
“We have special needs adults who come in during the day to use the children’s department. One gentleman saw the Everbright, turned a knob, and left. But then he came back. And then later, he came back again. I asked if he wanted a fresh canvas, erased it for him, and he just laughed and enjoyed himself. I’ve had kids in wheelchairs roll up and play. It’s a universal creative outlet.”
— Phyllis Davis, Early Literacy Specialist, Springfield-Greene County Library (MO)
“This is our selfie area now.”
“Parents weren’t engaging before—we needed the Everbright. Now they take out their phones to snap a selfie with their family’s design, instead of checking email. People even come here just because they’ve heard about it. One family, after attending a funeral for a Marine they lost, came here to create an American flag in his honor. This exhibit has filled a need we didn’t even know we had.”
— Michele Elrod, Director of Activities, Children’s Museum of Temecula
“People just love standing there, watching the colors change.”
“I assumed everyone would want to create something specific, but 85-90% of visitors just love to stand there, turning the dials. Some turn the same knob for five minutes. Kids run up, squeezing between adults’ legs, just to join in. It’s communal and intuitive. And of course, there’s always a 30-year-old dad who wants to turn it into a team challenge: ‘Let’s all get the dials to the same color!’”
— Lauren Cohen, Executive Director, MY Museum (Monterey, CA)
“We LOVE our Everbright.”
“So far, we’ve just let people discover it on their own. Surprisingly, adults spend more time on it than kids. Everyone adores it.”
— Jeanette Rydberg, Youth Services, Thomas St. Angelo Public Library (WI)
Designed for all abilities – No buttons, no barriers—just twist and create.
Engages all ages – From toddlers to seniors, everyone can participate.
Multi-user and inclusive – No waiting, no turns—just natural, effortless interaction.
The Everbright isn’t just a creative tool—it’s a universal experience that makes space for everyone.
Want to learn more? Let’s talk.
The Everbright is designed, engineered, and individually fabricated by Hero Design LLC
