The Anatomy of Interface Design for Museum Exhibition: A Case Study in Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VI, Issue XI, November 2019 | ISSN 2321–2705

The Anatomy of Interface Design for Museum Exhibition: A Case Study in Malaysia

Norfadilah Kamaruddin¹

¹Creative Visual Exchange Group (CREaTE), Faculty of Art & Design,
¹University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract: Nowadays, with the rapid development of science and technology, new media is widely used in various industries and it promotes the exhibition and display into a new stage. Moreover, the application of digital technology in museum exhibition is not only has a great influence on the development of exhibition but also brings much attention on digital exhibition technology. Towards this most of designers for museum exhibition is overlook about the important of exhibition performance and further affected visitors’ experiences. Within this point of view, a research was conducted in Malaysia by looking on the interface design within museum exhibition by focusing on the elements, types, techniques and characteristics.

Keywords: interface design; museum exhibition; interface anatomy; digital exhibition

I. INTRODUCTION

Unlike a formal classroom that is relatively deserted of objects, most exhibition centres are packed with the sights and sounds of objects and media. Contrasting with the classroom where the learner remains seated and is exposed to one message at a time, the visitors to an exhibition centre is free to wander through an environment rich in sensory stimulation, where attention to one object or message may compete with another. In addition, in a formal educational setting, people are expected to learn (enjoyment is rare and not a necessary condition); while in an exhibition centre, one of the visitors’ major goals is to enjoy themselves whether they learn anything or not. Consequently, given the complexity of the exhibition environment and the motivational goals of the audience, it is highly important to understand how these environmental components influenced and are processed by the visitor.

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