The Cleveland Museum of Art's Giant Touchscreen Makes Art Come Alive
Andrew Sztein — February 3, 2013 — Unique
References: clevelandart.org & bitrebels
The Cleveland Museum of Art has installed an amazing way to interact with art: giant touchscreens.
Now, when I say giant touchscreen, I don't mean big like an iPad or a big screen TV. I'm talking absolutely enormous. How does 40-feet sound to you? The software associated with the giant touchscreen allows museum visitors to search for artwork based on various categories like artists, genres and time periods. Given its completely massive scale, it allows multiple users to browse around at the same time. When idle, the screen will simply float different pieces of art around the screen until a user comes along and starts selecting their searches.
Personally, I think a 40-foot wide game of Angry Birds is just what this screen was really made for.
Now, when I say giant touchscreen, I don't mean big like an iPad or a big screen TV. I'm talking absolutely enormous. How does 40-feet sound to you? The software associated with the giant touchscreen allows museum visitors to search for artwork based on various categories like artists, genres and time periods. Given its completely massive scale, it allows multiple users to browse around at the same time. When idle, the screen will simply float different pieces of art around the screen until a user comes along and starts selecting their searches.
Personally, I think a 40-foot wide game of Angry Birds is just what this screen was really made for.
Trend Themes
1. Giant Touchscreens - The use of enormous touchscreens, like the 40-foot screen at the Cleveland Museum of Art, enhances user interaction and engagement with content.
2. Interactive Art Exploration - The integration of touchscreens in museums allows visitors to search, browse, and interact with artwork in a more immersive and personalized way.
3. Multi-user Touchscreen Experience - The implementation of giant touchscreens with multi-user functionality enables simultaneous interaction and collaboration among museum visitors.
Industry Implications
1. Art Museums - Art museums can leverage giant touchscreens to provide an innovative and engaging art exploration experience for visitors.
2. Technology and Software - The development and installation of giant touchscreens require advancements in technology and software to support seamless interaction and user-friendly interfaces.
3. Entertainment and Gaming - The gaming industry can invest in the creation of interactive games and experiences specifically tailored for giant touchscreens to captivate a larger audience.
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