Unit:
Department of Informatics and TelecommunicationsΠληροφορική
Supervisors info:
Maria Roussou, Assistant Professor, Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Original Title:
Enhancing the museum experience through seamless and intuitive digital guidance
Translated title:
Enhancing the museum experience through seamless and intuitive digital guidance
Summary:
In the last decades, technology has created a culture of instant gratification to the point where people expect to be able to access information and entertainment at a moment's notice. The desire for rapid content consumption is reflected in individuals opting for more captivating and fast-paced activities. In response to this shift, museums and other cultural institutions have had to adapt to engage and educate their visitors. Adopting digital guides and interactive technologies allows them to cater to the needs of modern audiences and their expectations of fast and easy access to information. This comes with the risks of excluding visitors with disabilities or limited exposure to such technology. Therefore, it is crucial to thoroughly study the design of digital museum applications. This thesis aims to investigate the design of a digital museum guide app that effectively reduces distractions and minimizes non-informative screen time, enabling visitors to fully engage with and appreciate the museum's exhibits. By simplifying the app and incorporating user-friendly gestures, this study seeks to provide a seamless and inclusive digital guidance experience for visitors with different accessibility barriers.
Main subject category:
Technology - Computer science
Keywords:
Mobile Application, Audio Guide, User Interface Design, Ubiquitous Computing, User Interfaces for All, Digital Cultural Heritage
