This document discusses play, experimentation, and new forms of interaction with art and museums. It encourages bringing playfulness and a sense of exploration to encourage learning. New technologies can be used to create interactive experiences that encourage collaboration and curiosity outside traditional galleries. The goal is to make art accessible and bring new life to collections through casual, choice-driven interactions.

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Ben Templeton
ben@thoughtden.co.uk

2. Everyone has a
playful side

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15. Hobbyism & hacking
High expectations
“Feed Toby” TheNextWeb

16. Points
Gamification
Challenges
Discounts

17. Exploratorium, 2010

18. Experimentation
Curiosity Challenge
Expression
Play Legitimate failure
Choice Learning
Exploratorium, 2010

19. © igfest 2009

20. Technology takes a back seat
© igfest 2009

21. The Pervasive Media Studio
Collaboration User-centred design Fail fast

22. Bring the archive to life

23. v
“Zoom!”

24. Understand the space
New interactions with objects
Encourage visits
v
“Capture the Museum”

25. v
“Capture the Museum”

26. Art outside the gallery
Casual audience
http://tdn.lv/MTB-vid
v
“Magic Tate Ball”

28. 2,500
artwork
‘tags’

29. Everyone has a
playful side
“Play is...a simulator that allows us to imagine
different scenarios with little risk”
Robin Dunbar, University of Oxford

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Ben Templeton
ben@thoughtden.co.uk
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