A Child’s Eye View was designed as an artwork for children and their adults. The ground floor of Lanternhouse was transformed by a team of artists into a landscape made to suit the dimensions and viewpoints of the under fives. Its changing colours and textures were chosen and constructed to intrigue the senses and imaginations of young children. The design also aimed to act as a catalyst for adults to explore play and creativity with young children.

The process began with a group of visual artists and makers who designed and created the complex magical spaces, always taking sight, sounds, smells and touch into consideration. The process then developed with the performer and directors arrival who worked on how children might be led in groups through this environment. They concentrated on creating an experience which led the children to making their own discoveries and encouraged their carers or parents to observe this. This build up of creators meant that new perspectives were introduced at different points which gave the project a shifting dynamic that carried it forward.