Modernizing Terra Cotta Warrior Exhibit
Duration
4 months - '25
Team
Project Type
UX Design
My Role
I collaborated with my team on secondary research, in-person observations, journey mapping, sketching, prototyping, and concept testing with children, parents, and museum staff.
Context
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the world's largest children's museum, houses a National Geographic "Treasures of the Earth" exhibit featuring a "Paint a Warrior" interactive kiosk.
The experience was outdated, confusing, and failing to engage its audience. Children lost interest within seconds and either abandoned or avoided it altogether.
Deliverables
A high-fidelity interactive Figma prototype featuring dual top and bottom screens, along with a physical prototype of the redesigned kiosk.
Impact
Museum staff called it "definitely an upgrade" and "fun as heck." Children rated it a "10/10 experience" and were particularly excited about the physical interactions. All participants achieved the museum's learning objectives by the end of the experience.
This project is a work in progress. Come back soon for updates!
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