Empower | Mobile storytelling and wayfinding platform

Self-guided mobile content and navigation

A browser-based mobile companion that blends storytelling and navigation. Deliver app-like mobile experiences without downloads, helping visitors explore, discover, and engage with a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) guide.

3D isometric floor map showing four building levels with icons for stairs, restrooms, and dining. The ground level is highlighted in purple, indicating a selected or current location.

A person holds a smartphone displaying a digital map labeled “Physics and Astronomy Building.” The app interface shows icons for amenities and a highlighted gallery with a featured exhibition.

Your venue in the palm of their hand

Empower puts your venue at visitors’ fingertips, making it effortless to orient, explore, and connect with your venue.

Intuitive maps, rich media, and built-in accessibility help every guest find their way and the meaning behind what they see.

Two smartphone screens display wayfinding and content discovery features in a museum app. Beside them, a person smiles while navigating on their own device, suggesting ease of use for self-guided tours.

A suite of adaptable building blocks

Empower’s modular building blocks let you tailor the experience - configure intuitive wayfinding, rich media, or any combination that fits. Actionable analytics then guide updates, keeping your digital companion evolving with your venue.

Two people collaborate at a computer while reviewing analytics data. Overlaid UI elements show a customizable museum app with color settings, light/dark theme toggle, and content from an artwork titled Silent conversations. Additional overlays display engagement metrics such as “1,473 sessions (+7%)” and “5 mins (+2%),” highlighting branding flexibility and usage insights.

Built for visitors, loved by institutions

Drive uptake

Deliver a native app feel in the visitor’s browser with no downloads or logins—frictionless access that drives measurable visitor engagement.

Ensure accessibility

Welcome all visitors with multilingual content, Audio Access+ for headphone-optional playback, screen reader support, and accessible wayfinding routes.

Amplify funding

Attract sponsors and unlock funding by featuring sponsors, and prompting —directly within the digital experience.

Side-by-side views of a museum app: one screen shows a donation call to action, the other a map with accessible route options selected. Highlights features for both visitor engagement and accessibility preferences.

Try it yourself

Launch our demo app to experience Empower's features firsthand. Or paste this URL into your phone's browser.

Key features

Pathways

Offer step-by-step indoor and outdoor navigation that adapts to how people explore. No beacons, no downloads—just intuitive wayfinding that works in real spaces, in real time.

Audio Access+

Let visitors listen their way with phone speakers, transcripts, or headphones. No extra hardware needed—just a smartphone for accessible, on-demand audio in any setting.

Tours

Guide visitors every step of the way. Configure and publish tailored paths that highlight key stops, stories, or spaces - adapted to any audience or environment.

Accessibility

Make every visit inclusive with step-free routes, multilingual content, screen reader support, and adjustable text sizes. Designed to meet diverse needs across languages and abilities.

Visitor Analytics

Track visitor behavior, content views, and engagement trends. Use real-time data to measure impact, improve storytelling, and make informed decisions about what’s working.

What is Pladia Empower?

Watch our 90-second video to learn more!

Pladia's new focus on offering a PWA option aligns well with the MCA's strategy. The platform is robust, designed with accessibility in mind, and incredibly user-friendly.

Julia Prior

Head of Digital Media, MCA