Dundee, once a small medieval settlement, experienced a significant boom during the Industrial Revolution, especially in jute processing, which earned the city the nickname "Juteopolis". Its transformation into a major seaport also encouraged industries such as shipbuilding and whaling. Today, the city is known as a thriving center of the digital entertainment industry and has a rich cultural scene with significant contributions to the arts, sciences and education, symbolized by the V&A Dundee, Scotland's first design museum.