Room for Relevance — An Exploration of Synthesizing Emotional Space with Transdisciplinary Design Approaches

Our exhibit designer Zachary Mosley has recently been published in the online museum journal Theory and Practice. The topic for the volume was “Museum Futures: Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Justice”. His article looks at designing for diverse audience types and helping them process emotionally charged narratives. By analyzing a variety of design approaches that came together in the creation of the exhibits at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, the article aims at uncovering design-based techniques that museum professionals can implement to help wide ranges of visitors better process and more deeply connect with complex content.

Room for Relevance—An Exploration of Synthesizing Emotional Space with Transdisciplinary Design Approaches