I don’t want to start up the app vs mobile web discussion AGAIN and also don’t want to hijack James’ (interesting) thread…
But: I’m personally highly sceptical of requiring app downloads, however potentially sexy the image recognition side of things. It’s a barrier, albeit one which is getting (arguably?) smaller over time.
This (from the Whitney) shows how you can do similar (in their case, audio guides on a BYOD / web basis): https://medium.com/whitney-digital/the-whitneys-mobile-guide-191672709628 - it’s a really great piece, with lots of useful real-world stuff. The border between web and app is closing all the time. Web is always going to be cheaper, more open, more available. In my opinion. ;-)
cheers
Mike
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On 14 Jan 2019, 10:32 +0000, Yvonne <[log in to unmask]>, wrote:
> Hi Victoria. This app looks exactly what we are looking for to expand the virtual experience of our museum website www.bishopsteigntonheritage.co.uk . I'd love to talk to you about the Cornwall project. We are near Exeter if there is a chance to meet up. I'm particularly interested in how you put together the digital exhibit information for the app.
> Many thanks Yvonne
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> On 14 Jan 2019, at 09:13, Victoria Jenner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > Hi James,
> >
> > If you’re looking for something dynamic and a bit different, then I would definitely suggest a new AR app company called Smartify. I have been using them to create digital labels which are triggered through recognition technology – and the user only needs to download the app onto their phones. They are quite diverse – and need not only be used in the art industry. For instance, I have just started a community project in Cornwall with the University of Exeter, and we will be using the app in churches to create a ‘digital exhibit’ that draws on oral history. Here is their website if you’re interested: https://smartify.org/
> >
> > Otherwise I could also suggest the company ‘blackbox-av’, who are really helpful in creating bespoke interactive touch screens: https://www.blackboxav.co.uk/
> >
> > Hope that helps!
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> > Best,
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> > From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Morley
> > Sent: 14 January 2019 08:38
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> > Subject: Re: Any great examples of off-premises 'mini-museums'?
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> > I just found this great video reminding me of the Museum in a Box project and that has given me one idea - https://www.facebook.com/attn/videos/489823248166324/UzpfSTE2MDM4OTk3NzMyOTgwMzpWSzo0ODk4MjMyNDgxNjYzMjQ/ (sorry, can't find a non-Facebook version)
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> > On Sun, 13 Jan 2019 at 18:03, James Morley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > > I was talking with someone in the commercial property sector at a party last night and, without being able to share too many details, they're working on a large development which includes a heritage building. They have already internally had ideas around including a local history aspect but clearly have no real idea how to go about it.
> > >
> > > I wondered if anyone had any good examples of the delivery of small-scale exhibits outside of museums, perhaps in a public space such as a shopping centre, library, train station, airport?
> > >
> > > It would be local community focused so ideally something that is more story than object based. It wouldn't be a destination in itself, but have a large transient footfall, so the aim would be to pique an interest but perhaps have a digital element that could provide a richer experience for those who wanted to learn more (i.e. web-based and open to all).
> > >
> > > I should stress this would be community led rather than affiliated with any specific institution or collection. I would also particularly want to avoid the 'glass case of stuff' that you often see and make it a much more dynamic. Whilst it would not be staffed it will be in a secure location so touchscreens and the like are perfectly doable. One additional 'nice to have' would be something that is transportable, in full or in part, for e.g. local events.
> > >
> > > Anyone seen anything good? I'm deliberately being vague as currently it really is a blank canvas. I think if I can feed them a few interesting ideas it could be an opportunity to do something really exciting.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > James
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