Created by

Janet Go
janetgo(at)stanfordalumni.org

Sheila Vyas
sheilavyas(at)stanfordalumni.org

We created View for our masters’ project in the Learning, Design, and Technology program at Stanford University.

Please contact us with any questions for comments.
 
  A portable hand held device that helps novice museum visitors break down barriers that prohibit them from having meaningful experiences with works of art. Through visual literacy and guided-seeing activities the visitor is empowered with the knowledge and tools needed to engage with art.
 
  • While in front of the artwork visitors are able to learn about and experience the work simultaneously.
  • Visitors are introduced to art terms which help build a basis for further development.
  • Content is centered around using the work as an example of art concepts.
  • Content strives to present multiple interpretations of the work and to promote the visitor’s interpretation.
  • Device presents an unassuming and nurturing learning environment.

 
 
 

The prototype was built using a tablet PC as its form factor. View’s multimedia application was developed in Macromedia Director. Obtaining View’s position in relationship to the art work was accomplished using Luida’s Interactive Whiteboard technology - eBeam, in projection mode with the pen attached to the back of the device.

Luidia’s eBeam - http://www.e-beam.com/