Natural interaction
Familiar gestures help audiences explore rich content without needing instructions or specialist controls.
PufferTouchA canvas people
A canvas people
cannot resist touching
Touch-responsive spheres and hemispheres that turn complex stories into shared, multi-user experiences.
PufferTouch in the real world
Proven in real-world environments
Explore documented deployments across public engagement, visitor attractions and learning, each linked to the installation story.
PufferTouch in action
A shared canvas that invites people in
Watch audiences gather, explore and discover together around a touch-responsive Pufferfish display.
Edinburgh · Since 2004
Every touch builds on two decades of spherical-display engineering
Pufferfish was founded in Edinburgh in 2004. Since then, every installation, audience and operating environment has added to the way we design spherical display systems.
PufferTouch is the result of that accumulated experience: display, optical touch, software and content considered as one platform rather than separate parts.
- 2004
A different kind of canvas
Pufferfish begins developing spherical display experiences beyond the conventional rectangular screen.
- 2022
Third-generation PufferTouch introduced
The platform brings the spherical display, multi-user touch, software and content workflow together in a deployable system.
- Today
One family, five configurations
Three complete spheres and two front-facing hemispheres give project teams a clear choice around audience, placement and space.
- Next
PT4 development
PT4 is the next step in the PufferTouch platform: an evolution informed by how systems are specified, installed, operated and experienced. Production specifications will be published when verified.
Why touch changes the experience
When people can touch the story, they become part of it
PufferTouch creates an immediate invitation to explore. Audiences can rotate, zoom, reveal and compare content together, turning passive viewing into active discovery.
Our optical multi-user touch system supports up to 64 simultaneous touch points, so the experience can be collaborative rather than limited to one person at a time.
Interaction by design
Built for shared discovery
Many people, one story
Multiple users can gather around the display and investigate different parts of the experience together.
Made to be remembered
An unusual physical canvas and hands-on interaction create a focal point that stays with the audience.
One family. Five screen types.
Choose the form around the audience and the space
Every configuration is a PufferTouch. Sphere and hemi describe the physical canvas; the numbers identify the approximate screen diameter in millimetres.
360° canvas
PufferTouch spheres
Visible from every direction and naturally suited to open spaces where people can gather around the experience.
Sphere · 600mm
PufferTouch Sphere 600
A compact 360-degree interactive canvas for intimate discovery, education and focused installations.
- Complete spherical screen
- Compact footprint
- Ideal for close interaction
Sphere · 760mm
PufferTouch Sphere 760
A balanced all-round configuration with strong physical presence and comfortable access for several users.
- Complete spherical screen
- Versatile audience scale
- Suited to permanent or event use
Sphere · 900mm
PufferTouch Sphere 900
The largest touch-responsive sphere in the range, designed for high-impact spaces and bigger shared experiences.
- Complete spherical screen
- Maximum physical presence
- Made for larger environments
Focused canvas
PufferTouch hemis
A front-facing, accessible format that concentrates the interaction and integrates naturally into counters, furniture and compact environments.
Hemi · 750mm
PufferTouch Hemi 750
A compact hemispherical screen for focused interaction, seated access and integration into smaller spaces.
- Front-facing hemispherical screen
- Accessible interaction height
- High pixel density
Hemi · 900mm
PufferTouch Hemi 900
A larger focused canvas for collaborative exploration and stronger presence in bright or busy environments.
- Front-facing hemispherical screen
- Generous shared interaction area
- Designed for high-impact integration
Compare the family
Five configurations, one PufferTouch platform
We will help confirm the right configuration based on viewing direction, audience flow, placement and the way the experience needs to operate.
| Configuration | Sphere 600 | Sphere 760 | Sphere 900 | Hemi 750 | Hemi 900 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas | Complete sphere | Complete sphere | Complete sphere | Front-facing hemisphere | Front-facing hemisphere |
| Approx. diameter | 600mm | 760mm | 900mm | 750mm | 900mm |
| Audience pattern | Close, focused exploration | Several people gathered around | A larger shared focal point | Focused interaction from the front | Larger shared interaction from the front |
| Useful starting point | Compact exhibits and learning spaces | Versatile permanent or event installations | High-impact public environments | Counters, furniture and accessible layouts | Larger focused installations |
Which form is right?
Start with how people will experience it
Choose a sphere when…
The audience can gather around
A sphere creates a complete canvas in every direction. It works best as a centrepiece in open environments where viewing and interaction can happen from all sides.
Choose a hemi when…
The interaction needs a clear front
A hemi focuses the experience towards the user. It is well suited to accessible layouts, counters, furniture integration and spaces with a defined visitor flow.
Not sure where to start? We will help define the right form, size, enclosure, brightness and support package around your audience and environment.
Powered by PufferOS
The platform behind the experience
PufferTouch combines purpose-built hardware with the software and workflows needed to create, deploy and manage content reliably.
PufferOSSystem control, content management and dependable operation.
PufferCoreThe playback and mapping engine that makes content feel natural on the display.
PufferBuildTools for teams that want to assemble and update their own interactive experiences.
Content your way
Commission it, create it or curate it
CommissionAsk PufferStudio to create original storytelling, motion and interaction for the canvas.Explore commissioned content →CreateBuild and update compatible PufferTouch content with approachable self-build workflows.Explore self-build content →CurateStart with ready-made applications and adapt the experience where they fit the brief.Explore ready-made content →
A practical route to delivery
Purchase, rental and support
Choose the level of ownership and support that fits the project. Our team can help with specification, integration, content, deployment and long-term operation.
Permanent installation
Build a lasting capability
Configure a PufferTouch system around the audience, environment and operating requirements.
Plan a permanent installation →Live or temporary useCreate impact for a defined moment
Rent PufferTouch for temporary experiences worldwide, with fleets based in the UK/Europe and the USA. Configuration and availability are confirmed around your brief.
Request a rental proposal →Existing systemKeep your PufferTouch performing at its best
Select warranty, service and technical support for dependable long-term use.
Request support →Need a different kind of canvas?
Explore spherical PufferLED →Need a brighter, non-touch spherical canvas?
Explore high-brightness spherical PufferLED for freestanding, suspended, wall-mounted and integrated installations. If the approach is still open, compare both routes in our spherical displays guide.
See what PufferTouch feels like in the room
Tell us about the audience, the space and what you want them to discover, or arrange a demonstration with the team.
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