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Everything that marks where 1956 Individuals has been and what we have been building.

Woman and child view digital portrait of AI Queen Eleanor created by 1956 Individuals at Leeds Castles newest exhibition

16 APR  •  BUSINESS WEEKLY

Angel syndicate wings in to back AI avatar innovator.

A fast‑growing angel syndicate is gathering momentum around local company SKC Studios, as it lines up a string of high‑profile deployments for its product 1956 Individuals across culture and healthcare.

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16 AUG  •  THE TIMES

What would you ask a medieval queen? 

An avatar of the wife of Edward I, answers 30,000 questions at her former home, Leeds Castle, sharing her views on dragons, politics and food...

AI Avatar Penny in a yellow IKEA uniform with a name tag, ready to assist.

16 JUL  •  CAMBRIDGE NETWORK

EpiCentre based SKC Studios installs its 1956 individuals AI avatar welcoming shoppers to Scan & Pack celebrating 10 years of trading at IKEA Reading

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Powered by 1956 Individuals, the conversational AI platform from SKC Studios, that is based at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, the avatar greeted shoppers and introduced them to Scan & Pack, the IKEA app feature that lets customers scan items as they shop and pay in seconds, with IKEA Family rewards applied automatically. 

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Smiling AI avatar Zoe created by 1956 Individuals

21 APR  •  CAMBRIDGE NETWORK

1956 Individuals Introduces AI-Powered Customer Journeys at Retail Technology Show 2026

At Retail Technology Show 2026, taking place at ExCeL London on 22 and 23 April, SKC Studios based at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, will showcase a new approach to retail customer experience through 1956 Individuals, its flagship conversational AI platform. 

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