Discovery Center Space Recommendation
Below are three strategic space recommendations for the Discovery Center’s new interactive exhibit.
Location 1- Front Desk
Pros
-A natural first stop for visitors as they are entering the Discovery Center
-The opportunity to transform the entire front desk area into an enticing interactive/visual experience for visitors
-New front desk can have one accessible station (either built lower or made on an adjustable section), or a separate Surface tablet for younger visitors/visitors who require special accommodations
-Front desk could fit 3 or more of the Surface Studio 2. More screens would accommodate more visitors and spectators
-The screens in this location could be tilted slightly upward, inviting guests to investigate the interaction
-The front desk area has more space than locations 2 and 3
Things to consider
This location may require some reconfiguration of existing front desk space. This layout will work particularly well if one section of the desk is kept clear for guests to approach with questions (for example, the small side of the existing “L” shape).
Location 2- to the south of the front entrance against the window
Pros
-Visitors will pass this location either coming or going, as they navigate the museum via the long hallway
-The height of the mobile stations is not adjustable, so visitors who require special accommodations could interact using a Surface tablet
-This location could accommodate 2 or more Surface Studio 2’s in a table top installation OR 2 or more Surface Hub 2S’s Mobile Stations
Things to consider
Visitors may miss this if they do not walk to the back of the museum via the long hallway, making them more likely to visit this exhibit at the end of their visit. In this location, the interaction would share the space with the survey kiosk.
Location 3- to the South of the front entrance, built into the existing open wall space to the North of the Social Media interaction
Pros
-Visitors will pass this location either coming or going, as they navigate the museum via the long hallway
-Would not require significant reconfiguration of existing structures
-This location could accommodate 1 Surface Studio 2 in a table top installation or mounted on the wall
Things to consider
Visitors may miss this if they do not walk to the back of the museum via the long hallway, making them more likely to visit this exhibit at the end of their visit. A touch screen mounted on the wall would not be easily accessible to all users. This location would require removal of a portion of the structure that holds brochures.