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Why did I have so much fun at the museum (Indian Instrumental museum)? 🤔What is it that made my (user) experience wonderful? The following might be a few reasons/ few things that made my user experience good (carousel) As a designer, I try to observe the designs around me and get inspired by them. This observation will be useful if I look for the “why” behind the aesthetic value and experience of a design.

Multi-purpose structures in Museums are where it's at, Because we all want more bang for our buck! When planning your transitional exhibit space**, think deeply about how you might be able to re-use each of the pieces you put into the space. We all love a nice custom exhibit piece but let's shy away from the 'one hit wonders' and 'exhibit uni-taskers!' A few examples of these structures might be... light tables a work table stools a divider wall scaffolding These structures can easily be reworked in the next exhibit space when you retire the current ones. Some get new life with a coat of paint, while others become trusty work horses that let the table top additions shine! I just love how I've seen light tables used for SOOOO many interactives. (just be sure the plastic topper is sealed before trying a few of these) A place for tracing (so basic!) A sand topper to practice writing letters and shapes A cool under illumination for SNOW play A painting surface An amazing science exploration with agate stones A display for slides with a magnifying glass MAGNA-TILES® building table .... and so many other options! Put on your thinking caps and get those multi-purpose ideas rolling. ** What's a Transitional exhibit?? - a space that has changing activities created by the museum. Exhibits that can go into storage and then pop back out for a shorter period of time to create a new exhibit space. Not a traveling exhibit, not facilitated by staff, not just a cart of blocks in an empty room, but a full exhibit that just 'pops up' and fits right in with the rest of the museum exhibits. See all the posts from this series 2 - Loose Parts https://lnkd.in/e7NDC_v9 3 - Partnerships https://lnkd.in/ehb5n5v7 4 - Seasonal Exhibits  https://lnkd.in/e98RA6GP

Discover art and history in a whole new way!🖼🎨 Place our Place & Play #epaper displays next to paintings, sculptures, or ancient artifacts, which will provide fascinating information and stories behind each piece. Why you'll love these e-paper displays: - Eco-friendly: they are energy-efficient and battery-powered, making them a green choice, - Easy to place: no wires or drilling needed, they can go anywhere, - Clean & accessible: glare-free and easy to read for everyone. Make your museum visits this summer more enjoyable with Visionect’s e-paper displays.☀ Check the article below and learn more about how Place&Play displays can be used in museums and libraries. #visionect #epaper #museums #libraties #digitalsignage #sustainability

How do museum graphics make exhibitions more engaging? Museum graphics hold the power to elevate exhibitions from mere showcases to dynamic experiences. Through strategic placement and design, they enhance accessibility and comprehension, making complex narratives digestible and captivating. https://lnkd.in/g9BVd4g #museumgraphics #exhibitions #graphicdesign #visitorexperience #design #graphics #narratives #dynamic #exhibitiongraphics #storytelling

🚀 Last hours to enroll! ✅ Use code 'ACC20' to get 20% off: https://buff.ly/3TBX3Z4 Our new Accessible Exhibition Design workshop is dedicated to creating exhibition spaces that are accessible to everyone, including disabled, D/deaf, and neurodivergent visitors. Join us to learn how to design exhibitions that center diverse needs. What you will learn: 🤝 Co-design: Learn strategies for involving disabled people in the design, rather than ‘adding’ them in later. ⚙️ Sensing differently: Explore creative approaches and prompts to designing exhibitions. For example, how to engage with an exhibition if you can't see? 🧠 Decoding exhibition design briefs: Display, information, environment 📐 Designing comfortable spaces: What makes for comfort, sociability, and enjoyment? Join us to embrace accessibility in your art practice!

Pioneering Accessible Museum Design at Musée national de la Marine The Musée national de la Marine in Paris, designed by Casson Mann, sets a new standard for accessible and immersive museum experiences. Key highlights include: 1. Inclusive Design: Led by Delphine Rabat and guided by Polymorphe Design, the museum incorporates multi-sensory installations, making it accessible for all visitors. 2. Immersive Landmarks: Features such as a towering ship's hull, shipping containers, and a giant wave engage multiple senses. 3. Interactive Displays: Mediation tables with touch objects, audio descriptions, French Sign Language (FSL), and braille texts. 4. Visitor-Centered Approach: Extensive consultation and workshops with diverse participants to refine accessibility features. 5. Flexible Displays: Adjustable lighting and sound for visitors with high sensitivities, and a Snoezelen-inspired room for those with autism spectrum disorders. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-KDsVKP #InclusiveDesign #MuseeNationalDeLaMarine

What does prioritizing cultural expression in exhibition design beyond colonial constructs look like? The First Americans Museum (FAM) is reimagining exhibition design to reflect Indigenous creativity, values, and aesthetics. In this free article from Exhibition journal, co-authored by Adrienne Lalli Hills and Margaret Middleton, learn why exhibition designers are influenced by the "colonial imagination"—and how FAM staff are working to disrupt "wonder cabinet" and "white cube" methods of presenting collections of Indigenous cultural materials. https://lnkd.in/gbCxkWWt Don't yet subscribe to Exhibition? Learn more about this journal of exhibition theory and practice for museum professionals, and how to get your copy of the Spring 2023 and Fall 2024 issues: https://lnkd.in/e6JAHB6q

So much work – thought, time, and effort – goes into museum object labels.   Before you see them on the wall, labels are:   ▹ drafted, written, edited, revised, and sometimes translated ▹ designed and typeset ▹ reviewed by many, many sets of eyes ▹ updated, finalized, and printed ▹ installed in a gallery   But, object labels are work for visitors too. They’re trying to read:   ▹ unfamiliar names, terms, and jargon ▹ while looking at objects ▹ in lower light conditions ▹ in a crowded space   Besides being a lot of work, object labels have to do a lot of work, whether they’re on view in an exhibition for a few months, or in a permanent collection gallery for many years.   You definitely can’t say it all in a single label. You don’t want to overwhelm visitors with too much text or distract from the objects on display. Furthermore, once installed, it’s a lot of hassle to update content. But what if you want to share a conservator’s exciting discovery, provide images of additional works in the series, or celebrate an artist during Women’s History Month?   By creating a digital counterpart to share via QR code or on an in-gallery device, museum teams can complement printed labels and give visitors the option to explore further.   I wrote about the possibilities of digital object labels in my latest article (link in comments).

#NodeCourses: Curatorial ideas often come alive within the walls of exhibition spaces. Yet, mastering the language of space is essential to crafting an inspiring art experience. In our Exhibition Design course, you'll learn how to work with the architecture of exhibition spaces to communicate a curatorial vision effectively. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3nQMhhB 📆 Jul 09 - Aug 6, 2024 👤 Lecturer: Fabiana Dicuonzo @fabiana_dicuonzo What you'll learn: ▪️How to work with conventional and unconventional exhibition spaces. ▪️To use the layout to create storytelling. ▪️How to evoke mood and highlight focal points with lightning. ▪️Design exhibition spaces that are accessible and safe. #ExhibitionDesign #ArtCourses #CuratingCourse #Designcourse Image Credit: Art & Language Index 01, 1972, Documenta 5, Kassel, Germany. Art&language, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://buff.ly/2FVMoiZ>, via Wikimedia Commons

Join us for the BCMA's next webinar: Exhibiting Accessibility with Kay Slater of grunt gallery, Wednesday April 17 from 11:30am - 12:30 pm. In exhibition design and museum curation, accessibility is often confined within the rigid boundaries of compliance checklists and building codes. These traditional approaches, while foundational, merely scratch the surface of what it means to create genuinely inclusive - or enjoyable - spaces. They are designed to mitigate barriers and reduce liability, yet frequently overlook the dynamic needs and experiences of diverse audiences. Moreover, the pursuit of creating immersive and sensational exhibitions can unwittingly introduce new obstacles, sidelining the very principles of accessibility and inclusion. In this webinar, grunt gallery's exhibition manager Kay Slater shares their philosophy and approach to creative problem-solving to produce and present more accessible exhibitions. With a can-do attitude that welcomes prototyping, community consultation and a willingness to be wrong, their journey has embraced inclusion and safety while prioritizing the agency of their audiences, their staff and guest artists. ID: Kay, a white person with grey hair shaved on the sides and otherwise contained in a messy braid to one side, stands in a casual pose. Their hands are stuffed into the pockets of distressed and mended shorts from which a burdened carabiner hangs, cluttered with keys. Their rolled sleeve shirt and high top shoes are bright orange. They stare at the camera through large glasses that take up a third of their face and their head tilts slightly. They wear a large cloth facemask with flowers and the words "I am hard of hearing" in a busy pattern. They stand in front of a textured pink wall with Cree syllabics and under a gallery spotlight. #BCMA #BCMuseums #BCCulture #ProfessionalDevelopment #ArtsAccess #Accessibility