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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Victoria
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
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Sent: 14 January 2019 08:38
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Subject: Re: Any great examples of off-premises 'mini-museums'?
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.
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