Interview Series: Global Perspectives
In the world of immersive and interactive technologies, Pufferfish Displays is making a splash with its innovative PufferLED spherical displays. Introduced late last year, these spheres are resonating with people due to their alignment with our understanding of the world, allowing for a 360-degree mental model.
One of the key features of PufferLED is the constant pixel pitch, ensuring resolution remains consistent as the diameter of the sphere grows. This, coupled with the swap of the multi-projector approach for modular LED tiles, offers at least 10 times the luminance of projection.
Pufferfish Displays is not limited to hardware it manufactures. Its creative teams have real-world experience in developing software and content for any existing or proposed canvas. This versatility has allowed them to work with a variety of clients, providing immersive storytelling without enlarging carbon footprint or budget.
The company is also working towards full B Corp Certification, a testament to its commitment to sustainability. In addition, Pufferfish Displays is looking to incorporate proximity sensors to reduce idle consumption in its displays.
Stephen Patterson, who has been leading Pufferfish Displays since May 2025, is instrumental in setting the company's vision, securing resources, nurturing culture, and keeping investors, partners, and the board aligned. Patterson left Biamp EMEA to join Pufferfish Displays due to a desire for more presence at home and the opportunity to build something of his own.
The PufferSphere, the flagship product of Pufferfish Displays, is unique due to the ecosystem wrapped around it, which includes PufferOS and PufferBuild, a no-code, drag-and-drop authoring tool. While the popularity of the PufferSphere and the half-sphere option, the PufferHemi, was not specified in the provided text, it's clear that these displays are making a significant impact.
PufferLED spheres ship largely pre-assembled, reducing freight, rigging, and total cost of ownership. This makes them an attractive option for museums and other institutions looking to incorporate immersive and interactive technologies into their exhibits.
Immersive and interactive technologies are increasingly important in today's museum experience, as they underpin engagement, learning, and repeat visits. Pufferfish Displays' commitment to sustainability and innovative technology makes them a leader in this field.
In addition to spherical displays, Pufferfish Displays is developing display shapes beyond the sphere, using the PufferOS engine to simulate and validate content workflows for custom enclosures. The company is also tight-lipped about its next innovative display format, keeping the industry guessing about what's next from this trailblazing company.
The PufferLED line of spherical LED displays, with its unique ecosystem and commitment to sustainability, is set to redefine the immersive technology landscape. With Stephen Patterson at the helm, Pufferfish Displays is poised to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in this exciting field.
