In this paper, researchers from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, Denver Museum of Natural History (DMNH), and Colorado State University, present findings from two studies that established a link between certain design features commonly found in museum environments and the state of psychological flow. Study one observed visitor behavior in a museum hall at DMNH before and after renovation. The study found that after the design changes, visitors attended more to the exhibits. Study two, a post-hoc survey analysis, investigated which design features in particular are responsible for eliciting a high degree of sensory contact from visitors. Analyses revealed that interactive components, multisensory stimulation, and dynamic displays were important design features that influenced flow and immersion.
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Mark Harvey
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University of North Carolina at Asheville
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Margie Marino
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Denver Museum of Natural History
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Ross Loomis
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Colorado State University
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1064-5578
Publication Name:
Visitor Studies
Volume:
9
Number:
1
Page Number:
239
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