Stories in the Rock: A Design Case of an Explorable Image Viewer in a Natural History Museum
ARTICLE
Marti Louw, Ahmed Ansari, Chris Bartley, Camellia Sanford
International Journal of Designs for Learning Volume 4, Number 2, ISSN 2159-449X Publisher: Assiciation for Educational Communications & Technology / Indiana University Bloomington
Abstract
This design case explores the affordances of gigapixel image technology for science communication and learning in museum settings through the iterative development of an explorable image viewer to engage visitors in an archaeological exhibit. We reflect on the series of user studies, prototype iterations, and design decisions taken to optimize navigation, annotation and exploration in this zoomable user interface. We highlight a set of design precedents, interaction frameworks, and content structuring approaches, while detailing the development of a media rich digital annotation strategy to augment interpretation, commentary, and conversation about a petroglyph site. Through this work, we highlight the unique affordances of multiscalar image platforms to scaffold disciplinary observation and engagement with scientific content.
Citation
Louw, M., Ansari, A., Bartley, C. & Sanford, C. (2013). Stories in the Rock: A Design Case of an Explorable Image Viewer in a Natural History Museum. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 4(2),. Assiciation for Educational Communications & Technology / Indiana University Bloomington. Retrieved September 1, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/209661/.
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