Sunday, April 21, 2013

nelson-atkins. the poetic. testing day + process.


the essentials: booklet, cards, bracelet.

testing family 1: deciding where to go first.

testing family 1: receiving their first information card.

testing family 1: on to the next sculpture.

testing family 1: confusion on the map + where the Turbo is located.

testing family 2: "should we help Frida & Diego find their friends?" "yes!"

testing family 2: "Which friend do you want to find next?"

testing family 2: "resting" + reading the informational cards.


Both groups provided similar comments.

The Map appeared to be "reversed" or "upside-down." Both groups flipped the card for a better directional view to fit their purpose. Suggestions that were made regarding to add in a compass for easier navigation of the map+Sculpture Park. Another confusing matter was the placement of Frida and Diego with the friends on the map; both groups thought the two were part of the search and find. 

Other possible revisions include: defining the path to "Turbo", refine some of the tomatos' placement, placing more elements into the map (building names and placement of shuttlecocks), and influencing a path to follow. 

Group One's route was based on closest placement of the tomatoes/sculptures. Group Two followed the order of the tomatoes listed; they also wanted a more distinct colors between the tomatoes.

Both groups enjoyed the concept of the search and find, the characters, information, and reward system. Other ideas for the map that Kim and I considered was: a number system, "you are here," a map for the booklet/adult section, and signage along the route.

the map+clues and informational cards.

the booklet.

feedback from Assistant Professor Michael E. Kidwell.
*add map to booklet
*add in more "warmth"
*change paper
*add color to cover, to make more part of system
*print + cut + rescan vectored mascots...seem too formal
*have text size correlate to audience

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