Museum 2.0

APRIL 7, 2009

Which of these descriptions exemplifies participatory museum practice? But the difference between the two examples teases out a problem in differentiating "participatory design" from "design for participation." In the first case, you are making the design process participatory. In the second, you make the product participatory.

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Participatory Design Difference Museum 27

Museum 2.0

JULY 31, 2013

You''re in for a treat, with upcoming posts on creativity, collections management, elitism, science play, permanent participatory galleries, partnering with underserved teens, magic vests, and more. It has been a catalyst for speaking and consulting gigs, and the laboratory for a book.

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Museum Participatory Reflection Conference 35

Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 1, 2006

Ready to turn your institution into a site of participatory engagement? I am available for consulting and strategic development, and creative design and leadership of exhibition, technology, and museum planning projects. Want to bring the spirit of this blog to your colleagues and projects?

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Museum Professional Service Participatory 21

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

At the big one, I worked on a small project with teens to design science exhibits for community centers in their own neighborhoods. The blog naturally and easily spawned a consulting business, but even more importantly, it connected me with a whole world of inspiring, challenging, thoughtful colleagues. They don't care how young I am.

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Museum Boston Participatory Job 52

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 3, 2009

The article ends with this unfortunate quote from marketing consultant Roger Sametz: "It's all about making personal, meaningful connections with a community, now." We're always happy for more bodies in the door, but if supporting teens means alienating seniors, there's a problem. Tags: participatory museum inclusion comfort.

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Community Museum San Diego San Francisco 22