Witte Museum - Week 2


Hey everyone!

This past week was very low key compared to my first. I have settled 
in well and the first week nerves have worn off. I now am rolling 
with the kicks.

I delved further into my research about jacals and log cabins. 
I also got to begin planning on what to do with these spaces in 
order to make them more interactive. More and more of the things 
I do here at the Witte are reminding me of the experiences I 
had while working on the group project during Washington Week. 

Inside the jacal, one of the spaces I will be activating. Also good for thinking sessions!
A lot of the lexicon structure is very similar between the two 
projects. Although, this time, I have to take into account the 
marketing and operation aspects rather than focusing on the programming. 
I also have done some interactive work to gain more insight into what 
visitors are looking for.
One of my favorite spaces in the museum to just to take in the view. :)
Talking to visitors really gave me a sense of the shared experience 
that occurs in museums. Not only is it a collaborative effort on the 
museum staff’s part, but there is also a collaboration that occurs 
with the visitors as well. I am taking in so much information and it 
is really broadening my perspectives on what museums can be.

Abrazos,
Criztian

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