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Museum of Ethnography

Mobile Applications for the Museum of Ethnography

2022
Museum of Ethnography Mobile App

Overview

Mobile applications for the Museum of Ethnography (iOS and Android). Designed to provide visitors with easy access to exhibition information, floor plans, and inclusive audio guides. Focused on accessibility, user-friendly navigation, and cross-platform consistency.

My Role

Design

Mobile UX/UI for iOS and Android applications from concept to final prototype.

Adaptation

Tailored core experiences for both iOS and Android platforms with consistent branding.

Collaboration

Worked closely with developers and museum staff to implement designs and interactions.

Testing

Conducted usability sessions to refine navigation, audio guide playback, and exhibition discovery.

Tools & Technologies

Sketch Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Mobile UI Design Vector Graphics

Key Features

Audioguide Playback

Users can play purchased audio guides with headphones directly in the app.

Inclusive Accessibility

Full text of audio guides provided for hearing-impaired visitors.

Exhibition Navigation

Interactive floor plans and exhibition details help users explore efficiently.

Cross-Platform Consistency

Unified experience and branding for iOS and Android users.

App Screens

Museum app home screen Museum app navigation Museum app exhibition details
Museum app audio guide Museum app content view Museum app accessibility features

Impact

Launched the museum's first mobile app, giving visitors audio guides, exhibition info, and floor plans in one place. Added a fun trivia game to boost engagement. The app enhanced the visitor experience, made exhibitions more interactive, and complemented the museum's modernized, new building vibe.