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In the spirit of “sharpening the saw”, I participated in a Design Thinking DC field session for the National Museum of American History this week. Question: How might we create a more inviting and engaging Constitution Ave entrance? So great to flex my DT muscles IRL with creative designers! #designthinking #smithsonian #creativity #brainstorming #prototyping

What are the latest strategies for connecting with local communities? How can partnerships fuel your success? Get the inside scoop on these topics at the Museums + Heritage Show, as one of its chairs Colin Mulberg gives a preview: #MandHShow

Looking forward to chatting all things automation and innovation tomorrow! Will be good to see how others are using their Tecan robots to streamline processes and maximise efficiency #Tecan #Automation #Innovation #Biology

For anyone considering a motion-based installation there is a VITAL lesson "hidden" in this video. The reason this #activation works so well has little to do with the actual programming. The secret is the circles on light on the floor telling people where to stand. As long as one person stands on each circle this activation will sing. The minute three or four people crowd around, or the two people wander from their circles it all starts to fall apart. So often, the success or failure of an interactive activation has less to do with the technology than the environment in which the it is activated. #experientialdesign #interactive

So much to say about this project: 1.) We had an engaged client who trusted us to take risks 2.) We aligned clearly on vision from the get-go 3.) We had gorgeous content to design around and be inspired from And I think it’s paid off. We won an award. We’re getting some attention through various industry channels. It’s nice to feel validated, but the secret sauce was this: we had a client who shared our values. We’ve been talking a lot internally about our superpowers, our stories and values. One thing remains consistent: We believe the mundane can be marvelous. That being status quo is actually riskier than digging for authenticity. That brands who are brave and have a POV will always cut through the noise. Kudos to our amazing clients, friends and collaborators over at The Mansion. If you are local and a history buff, please do yourself a favor and visit (or at least poke around the site’s virtual tour!) Visit the site → https://lnkd.in/dDaRCyru Full case study → https://lnkd.in/dhXBxr_V

This report highlights the transformational impact of cultural sector on economic growth. The V&A underpins regional tourism and visitor numbers. V&A is delivering for Scotland.

There are so few opportunities to bring colleagues from across sectors together who are solely focused on Visitor Experience.... and this one is FREE & Led exclusively by colleagues from in-sector who volunteer their time. It's been a joy to work on this alongside Carlton, Meghan, Rich and Elena H. We're assembling a great line up of speakers (Maybe you want to throw your hat in the ring) for what is set to be an unmissable day of networking, learning and ideas sharing. ***FIVE steps and you'll be able to experience the power of a nearly decade old community of Visitor Experience professionals coming together: *** (1) If you haven't - join the forum (our Linked in Page - Visitor Experience Forum (VE-Forum) & Search for a 'Group' (1000 members) under the same name. (2) Get a free ticket, spaces are limited: https://lnkd.in/etpDiqkG (3) Check out the website: https://lnkd.in/e3GBx6UF (4) If you've a great story or talk idea to share on 'the future of visitor experience' - use the website to register your proposal. (5) Keep checking back on the group and our website for exciting announcements including an EPIC event sponsor AND for the programme of talks.

This International Museum Day is themed "Museums for Education and Research." It underscores these cultural institutions’ pivotal role in shaping a more informed, sustainable, and inclusive society. “People trust museums as places where they can learn about the world and learn about themselves; museums do so much more than meets the eye,” says Zena Howard FAIA, our global cultural and civic practice leader. Find out how established and emerging institutions are shaking up what it means to be arbiters of culture: https://lnkd.in/ef6tUxs5 #IMD #knowledgeilluminated #PWinsights #designinsights