UX Research: Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition services (SITES)

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About SITES Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Services or SITES is a service by the Smithsonian Museum that curates and offers Smithsonian-quality exhibits or displays to museums and communities around the US.These exhibits feature artifacts and immersive experiences in fields of science, art and history. The website functions as a primary source of information for hosting […]

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Case Study: Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery Educational Resource Search Page Usability/Info Architecture Evaluation

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Introduction The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is a renowned museum that boasts an extensive collection of American art, spanning from the colonial period to contemporary times. As part of its mission to educate, inspire, and engage its audience, the museum constantly strives to improve not only its visitor experience but also users of their

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Case Study: Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES) Website UX Research

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About the Project Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES) is a division of the Smithsonian Institution that creates and manages exhibitions that travel to museums and cultural institutions across the United States and around the world. For over 70 years, SITES has created exhibitions that bring knowledge, discovery, and experiences to people across America and

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Case Study: Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES)

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Overview We were approached by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) to conduct a usability evaluation of their site with a goal of generating more leads for their organization. We conducted a series of moderated usability tests with ten participants we recruited through Pratt’s listserv as well as outreach to former clients of SITES.

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Case Study: SAAM and its educational resource search page prototype

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The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM)  has the nation’s first collection of American art. According to their website, the museum prides itself on their collections that “captures the aspirations, character, and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries.” SAAM’s mission is dedicated to collecting, understanding, and enjoying American art. As it suggests, the museum

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Encouraging People To Take Action Towards Climate Change

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Project Overview This website redesign effort for ClimateScience.org was the final project for the “Projects in IXD” course at Pratt Institute’s School of Information. The team members were Yang Cheng (’23), Samika Rastogi (’23), and Derek Frisicchio (’23). The redesign effort was advised by Professor Hasan Hachem. The team at ClimateScience.org was observed having issues

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Design Critique: The Pattern

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The Pattern, an astrology mobile application available to both IOS and Android users. Generates personalized profile of users, offering insights to various personality traits and notable timing; aimed at helping users understand themselves and others. You may add friends to learn more about their personalities, their timing, and relationship dynamics. 1. Create an account While

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