EDUCATION CASE STUDY
Empowering UCL with Lucid’s Blueprint AV Control Platform
Lucid is committed to removing barriers to effective audiovisual control. We design technology that supports fast deployment, tailored functionality and reduced reliance on specialist intervention. Blueprint, our intuitive software-led control platform, delivers smarter, accessible ways to build and manage AV systems across large estates.
University College London (UCL) was one of the first major organisations to transform the way their team manages AV across an expanding and diverse campus.
Transforming AV Deployment at UCL
The Challenge
As one of the top universities in the UK, UCL managed hundreds of rooms with different layouts, hardware requirements and usage demands. Over time, maintaining alignment across such a mixed estate became increasingly time-consuming and expensive. Their in-house AV team needed:
- Standardised control logic across every room.
- Faster deployment without coding complexity.
- The ability to update spaces independently, without waiting for external specialists.
With growing pressure to deliver consistent room performance at scale, UCL required a solution that would put control firmly back in their hands.
The Solution
Lucid introduced Blueprint, a visual configuration tool powered by Microsoft Azure. Instead of writing code, UCL’s engineers designed control workflows using a drag-and-drop interface, turning drawings into fully functioning systems in minutes. Blueprint provides:
- Rapid system development using predefined logic blocks.
- Repeatable code that ensures predictable, reliable results.
- An HTML5 interface that supports quick updates and testing.
- Freedom to deploy independently, no matter the hardware variation.
As Emmanuel Tychus, AV Technical Specialist at UCL, notes:
“Blueprint has enabled us to design and deliver our AV projects internally and more efficiently. By removing the complex coding requirements, we have gained control over the entire development process and reduced dependency on external support.”
Blueprint now underpins UCL’s teaching and meeting spaces, from small seminar rooms to highly capable technology environments.
The Results
The introduction of Blueprint has delivered significant operational and strategic benefits:
- Reduced Costs – internal teams manage development and deployment themselves.
- Faster Room Turnover – new or updated systems can be live in under an hour.
- Standardisation – all rooms follow the same reliable control foundation.
- Lower Emissions – fewer support visits mean less travel and reduced carbon impact.
- Improved Energy Management – integrations allow timed shutdowns and smart monitoring.
Lucid continues to support UCL with development aligned to real-world teaching and collaboration needs, ensuring every space performs consistently.
A Platform with Cross-Sector Impact
Blueprint has now been successfully introduced across industries including banking, enterprise campuses and corporate spaces. Its repeatable design methodology creates the perfect balance between operational simplicity and technical capability.
Whether for divisible meeting rooms or advanced control environments, Blueprint gives AV teams the agility to respond to change instantly, without sacrificing performance or waiting for third-party schedules.
Ready to Simplify Your AV Control Strategy?
Lucid works closely with clients to build reliable, scalable AV platforms that meet long-term operational goals. If you would like to take control of deployment, streamline support and reduce costs, speak to our specialists about Blueprint.
Why Choose Lucid?
We specialise in AV solutions that prioritise usability and long-term performance. Blueprint was created to reduce complexity, giving in-house teams the tools and confidence to manage their own systems. With Lucid, you gain:
- A streamlined development process that removes coding barriers.
- Technology that scales easily across diverse rooms and equipment.
- Full visibility and control over updates, performance and lifecycle planning.
- Ongoing partnership and expertise to continuously enhance your estate.
Lucid ensures your AV strategy remains efficient, adaptable and aligned with how your spaces are actually used.