Design and Development of Interactive Media Installations, Experimental Prototype for U-Thong National Museum, Thailand

Abstract

This paper describes the design and the development process of interactive media installations at U-Thong National Museum in Thailand. This experimental prototype is attempted to design a model for revitalizing historical displays and to explore ancient objects, stories, and environment creating an interactive media installation in the original physical space of the historical museum. The experimental results are part of the researcher’s PhD dissertation. This paper will describe the interactive installation through a tour of the entire design and development cycle of The Replay: U-Thong Sri Dvaravati exhibition. A key problem when working in the National Museum is the connection between two eras of old and new by experimenting the techniques to use on ancient objects. Finally, this paper will include increasing understanding of the historical objects in the Museum, using interactive media and examining its impact on the visitor’s understanding and enjoyment of the museum experience, reviews the methodology employed, and provides a summary of concluding findings.