Art Council National Lottery Fund
Application Proposal
POEM HUNTER | London Edition
Poetry lingers in the city's breath — follow its trail, uncover its voice.
An interactive poetry scavenger hunt where words, places, and storytelling collide.
What is Poem Hunter?

Poem Hunter: London Edition transforms London's urban landscape into an immersive poetry experience through a captivating scavenger hunt-style mobile app. Users explore the city to discover location-based poems by local poets, presented through conversational AI, text, and audio narration. An engaging AI guide invites users into interactive dialogues about the poems, their creators, and cultural significance. Selective AR elements enhance key locations, creating memorable moments of discovery. This initiative blends technology with literary arts, making poetry more accessible, interactive, and connected to London's rich cultural landscape.

Key Features
Location-Based Poetry–
Discover hidden literary
gems in the city.
AI Navigator – Your
interactive storytelling,
quest and poetry guide
Immersive Audio –
Hear poems narrated
by real and AI voices.
Accessible & Inclusive–
Digital-first,
open to all, play anytime
Meet Poet Maestro,
Your Navigator, Storyteller & Quest Guide

Poet Maestro is more than just a guide—it’s a poetry expert, storyteller, and navigator. You'll receive poetic clues, riddles, and interactive hints to unlock hidden verses across London. Engage in rich conversations about poetry, its inspirations, and the places that shaped great poets. Maestro Poet also provides historical and cultural context, revealing the deeper significance of each location and its literary heritage. Let the city reveal its literary secrets through Maestro’s voice, making every step a poetic discovery.

Ask Poet Maestro:
“Tell me a poem about London.”
“What inspired this poem?”
“Who are some famous poets connected to this place?”
“What is the meaning behind this poem?”

Try Poet Maestro Prototype
Key Milestones
Featuring Key Supporters
(TBC)
Poetry isn't just meant to be read—
it's meant to be experienced.
Join us in redefining how poetry is
discovered and shared in London.