I visited my local favourite museum with my elderly mother this afternoon. She now requires a wheelchair to get around, and we were both disappointed to find many of the artefacts were placed too high for her to see. So here are a few things to keep in mind when designing your exhibitions
Read MoreIntouch December 2016 Update
Intouch Design in collaboration with The South Otago Museum and In Memorium, made it into the Museums Aotearoa Awards Finals, Best Exhibition Regional Social History Category, for “Never a Week Goes By”.
Read MoreFostering New Cultural Understanding: “Never a Week Goes By” in Noumea
I recently returned from a fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable week in Noumea, for the installation and opening of “Never a Week Goes By”.
Read MoreTechnical Tips - Printing on Fabric
All the graphics in “Never a Week Goes By” were printed on fabric. There were several advantages to using fabric.
Read MoreIntouch March 2016 Update
Intouch Design’s interactive exhibit Survivor WW1 is now held by 10 museums/heritage trusts around New Zealand and we are currently investigating the viability of adapting Survivor WW1 for Australia.
Read MoreAre interactives worth having?
A wide range of museums are increasingly interested in using interactives to engage a contemporary audience. But is this affordable, and is it really worth the cost?
Read MoreTechnical Tips - Lighting Glare
I’ve seen some great displays let down by lighting glare. Lighting glare is when a bright light shining towards the viewer overpowers the light illuminating the object that they are viewing.
Read MoreCatching and Keeping the Visitors' Attention
What is the most effective way of organising material so that it captivates the visitor?
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