This thesis is an exploration of the ways in which interactive features in the virtual space can be developed to complement physical museum exhibitions, as well as create opportunities for museums to reach broader audiences. I provide a critical analysis of current online museum exhibition features and how they support museum curatorial missions. As a case study, I describe from the viewpoint of a participant/observer, the design and development of the Web site for the exhibition Pattern Language: Clothing as Communicator at Art Interactive.
About Moneta Ho Kushner
Moneta Ho Kushner is a Director of Product Design at Facebook, where she and her team work on product experiences that help people build community including Facebook Groups, Events and Identity. She is passionate about setting customer-focused vision and growing collaborative UX teams to successfully deliver on that vision. Prior to joining Facebook, she led design at the marketplace startup OfferUp, Search ads formats at Google and the design system for Windows at Microsoft. When she is not working, Moneta can be found enjoying life in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two rambunctious children.
Thesis: From Physical to Virtual: Extending the Gallery Experience Online