TING-HAN CHEN
Play Design Lab Co.
Taiwan, Taipei
Ting-Han Chen is the CEO of Play Design Lab, a multi-disciplinary design firm focusing on creating experiential destinations and check-in attractions, such as museum exhibitions, commercial spaces, virtual environments, and design hotels.
With nearly 17 years of industry expertise, his design direction has garnered over 47 prestigious global awards, including recognition from iF, Muse, Core77, Communication Arts, New York Art Director’s Club, Australian Good Design, A' Design, AIGA 365: Year in Design, and the London Design Awards.
As a co-founder of IxDA Taiwan and multiple design-focused companies, his ventures, such as Play Design Hotel, have won the Fast Company Innovation Design, Radical Innovation, and iF Design Awards, and been featured in renowned media outlets such as Louis Vuitton® City Guide, CNN Style, The Telegraph Travel, National Geographic, and Lonely Planet.
Ting-Han also holds the position of adjunct associate professor rank specialist at department of Art and Design, Yuan Ze University. serves as a judge, mentor, consultant, or critic in major competitions, delivering public speeches and university lectures.
Design Strategies for Text-to-Experience Transformation in Museum Exhibits: Insights from Case Studies
This paper delves into design strategies for transforming textual information into interactive experiences within museum exhibitions. Drawing upon insights from three case studies, it offers a framework for professionals and researchers to conceptualize and implement interactive installations based on textual content.
The proposed strategies encompass a multifaceted approach. Firstly, a user-centric design approach is emphasized, focusing on understanding audience demographics and preferences. Through user research, tailored interactive experiences can be crafted. Secondly, content analysis and adaptation are pivotal in distilling key themes from textual sources. This involves synthesizing information into visually engaging narratives. Thirdly, integrating interactive design principles is crucial in enhancing user engagement. By incorporating elements such as gamification and storytelling, installations can create immersive experiences.
Technological integration is another cornerstone, facilitating interactive functionalities. Seamless integration ensures optimal user experience. Iterative prototyping and testing methodologies are advocated to refine installations through user feedback. This approach allows for continuous improvement. Additionally, evaluating educational and social impact is important. Assessing learning outcomes and audience engagement levels helps gauge effectiveness.
This paper offers a framework of design strategies for text-to-experience transformation in museum exhibits. By integrating user-centric design, content analysis, technological integration, and evaluation methodologies, professionals can create engaging experiences that enrich visitor experiences.
Design Strategies, Text-to-Experience, Museum Exhibits, Interactive Installations, User-Centric Design