The design of an interactive museum exhibit about a steam-powered sailing ship for middle school groups

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

M.Z. van Bekkum Industrial Design Engineering

Contributors

A.P.O.S. Vermeeren Human Information Communication Design - IDE (supervisor 1)
P.A. Kraaijeveld Design Conceptualization and Communication - IDE (supervisor 2)
K. Visser Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering
Copyright: © 2019 Marijn van Bekkum
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Published Date

09-04-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

In this report you will read about the design of the Codex Bonaire, an engine room experience design of the Bonaire. The Bonaire is a steam powered sailing ship being renovated in Den Helder to be a museum. This project is focused on creating an experience in the engine room that visualises the engine room without building it physically. The design is meant for school groups of 12-14 years old, 14 students each. The Codex Bonaire comprises mostly of four interactive installations that tackle the different pieces of information that are essential for the Bonaire’s heritage. The different installations also cater to different visitor’s interests: Physical activity, competition, creation and visual beauty among others. The installations have a coherent embodiment styling, as well as a coherent digital interface and similar interaction throughout.
The rest of the room also contains other elements that increase the immersiveness of the whole experience, like stickers that simulate looking outside the ship, and an authentic telegraph that visitors can try getting orders from.