2. “History provides us with a
collective memory; it gives us a
sense of connection to place,
time and community”
Tristram Hunt
British politician, activist, historian, broadcaster and newspaper columnist
3. Past work | Periodic Magazine “Book of Esther” 486–465 BCE
4. Past work | Typographic window tour of Jerusalem’s of historic houses
9. Research | Central Park
Central Park History
Community Public Debate
& Classes
Urban Park
Planning
The Park and the People: A History of Central Park
by Rosenzweig, Roy, and Elizabeth Blackmar
10. Research | Museums
Museums
New Museum Theory and Practice:
An Introduction by Janet Marstine
collect &
preserve
share power with
the communities
it serve
technology
opens a crack in
time
11. Focus on the
natural history
of the setting
Experiencing the Past through the Senses: An M-Learning Game at Archaeological Park
Research | Education
Show the diverse
meanings a
place has
Investigations &
representations
M-Learing
26. Testers were more eager and
interested in this prototype. They
said that it feels less heavy, more
personal and less like a tour book
Prototype 3 | User testing
Customization options
Bring in quests
31. High level of excitement
While reading the different
knowledge facts the users expressed
out loud surprise & delight
All the users said they did not know
any of the information before
Prototype 5 | Classroom User testing
32. Add a lighting option so that
the signs are noticeable
A few of the users tapped on the signs
with their foot expecting an interaction
Combine the signs with a phone
application for more information
Prototype 5 | Classroom User testing
35. Out of 64 visitors in half an hour at
the park only 6 noticed and read
the historic signage
Material, color, size, location
People don’t look down at the park
Prototype 5 | Central Park User testing
36. Next steps
Remake and test floor signage
Flush out application and website
user flow and wireframes