pickA fast-paced, insightful read on how to be relevant to your service communities aimed at those in the cultural section (museums mainly, but also arts organizations, libraries, historical sites, etc). But there is a lot here that could be of interest beyond that - a theory for why people like and do what they do and how to build connections outside our normal spheres of influence. I wanted more theory, but I‘m a theory nerd so that‘s relevant to me
“When I see a church with a sign outside that says ‘Sunday‘s Message: Jesus said, Bring me that ass‘ or ‘God‘s favorite word is Come,‘ I smile. But I also know they are wasting their time. Sex may be attractive. It may be arresting. But unless it will help people make meaning at church, it‘s irrelevant.”
so-soBetween a pick and a so-so. I think there were a lot of good case studies of both ways participatory ideas can work or not work in museum contexts and that the ideas are definitely relevant to other contexts (like libraries, community centers, online, etc.), though I think the examples sometimes overshadowed the theory and the message of *why* participation matters in these spaces. It‘s an older title so it would be interesting to see it updated.
“Think about what a strange feat Nike pulled off with this product. Nike took a non-screen-based, often anti-social, occasionally loathed or feared activity-running-and turned it into a screen-supported social game. It transformed the motivation to run from being about exercise to being about social competition. Nike+ took an uncontrolled venue . . . and created a compelling experience around it.”
pickVery good album for kids to understand how an exhibit is organized. It's also a very colorful book, perfect to catch kids' attention.
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, MOMA. I had no idea there was a particular refugee flag. I learned so much today in such a fun & amazing way.
Designed by Margaret E. Knight in 1870s-1880s. “One of the first women to obtain a US patent. Who knew?!
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, MOMA.
From the exhibit Pirouette: Turning Points in Design , at the MOM, Rainbow Flag. 🏳️🌈
From Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, at the MOMA Such an intriguing exhibit. We had such fun! This is for you Christine!
pickWow! I haven‘t read a book like this…ever! It takes place in a world that, at first, seems normal, but as time passes becomes more and more strange. I LOVED the twist that dawned on me only immediately before it was revealed, and found the adventure extremely entertaining! I‘ll be thinking about Kess and her Museum of Unnatural History for a long, long time.
