Innovative Digital Interpretation at the London Science Museum

Title: Innovative Digital Interpretation at the London Science Museum
Sponsor: London Science Museum
Sponsor Liaison: Kayte McSweeney
Student Team: Ryan Casey, Jared Erb, Jack O’Brien, Alexander Thornton-Clark
Abstract: Incorporating exhibits that combine physical and digital interactions to aid in object interpretation is a priority for museums, but the study of their effectiveness is still a nascent area of research. This group has designed and evaluated two iterations of a prototype exhibit for the Science Museum, London incorporating physical/digital interactions with an abstract model of a rotary phone. Using visitor observation and interviews, the group developed design principles and recommendations for the Science Museum to develop future physical/digital interactives.
Link:  Exploring_Physical-Digital_Interactions_in_Exhibits_at_NMSI