Poster Information
| Title | Enhancing the Museum Experience through Game Concepts and Technology |
| Presenter(s) | Christopher Ault |
| Session | Conference Reception, Game Exhibition, and Poster Session |
| Time | Thursday, October 9, 6:00p-8:00p |
| Location | East Lansing Technology Innovation Center |
| Format | Poster Presentation |
| Description | This poster describes an ongoing research and design project at the College of New Jersey. The project is a collaboration between me, the students of the College's Interactive Multimedia Program and the KidsBridge Tolerance Museum -- an on-campus museum dedicated to raising awareness of tolerance, diversity and similar social issues among local school children. Through my pilot undergraduate course in Interactive Exhibit Design, students and I explored new techniques and technologies to transform the aging museum into an immersive, interactive and personalized experience for children who have grown up with video games and the internet. Drawing from current research in user experience design, game design and museum design, as well as our own museum experiences and analyses, we emerged from the course with two primary proposals that capitalize on design trends and utilize new technology while furthering the museum's existing message. |
| More | View extended abstract |