I chose this text example because of the different font sizes that were included with the photo. It allowed for the visitor to bring their attention to different aspects of this text.
This was a consistent style of text throughout the exhibit, it was very eye catching and it allowed for the reader to get a piece of information about the information without havng to read further.
I felt that this piece of the exhibit did show APE aspects, however, as a visitor it did not provoke prolonged engagement.
This figure was extremely eye catching to me, as it was a diagram that drew me into the text.
I felt this was another example of APE but did not exhibit prolonged engagement.
I felt that this was a good exhibit but wasn't APE as there was a known understanding of what the visitor would be taking away.
I appreciate the more critical eye you're developing for evaluating museum exhibits, especially for an exhibit's potential to elicit active, prolonged engagement. If you haven't read Justine's review of her visit to Mill City, I'd be interested to know what you think about the different signage standards for a history museum (like Mill City) vs. a science museum. Should the criteria be different? Should visitors expect to be less engaged at a history museum than a science museum?
ReplyDeleteWow look at the explosion!!!. I am so happy you added this to your pictures. This sign I feel is very effective for visitors. This really gets people engaged in the exhibit and draws them in. I also love the crescent roll sign as well. This one I feel has just enough information for the visitors. Just a few quick facts that can engage them and lead them further into the exhibit. Can't wait to see more!!
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