Abstract
Planning spaces, whether interiors or urban contexts, is a multi-disciplinary effort. However, users and local stakeholders are often excluded from the planning and execution process, leaving project outcomes open to individual assessment by those excluded. Our recent research on museum lighting aimed to address this gap by diving into co-creation and engaging with our target community and users. We collaborated with TH-OWL University in Detmold, Germany, Sentistic, a startup specializing in sensor data, and Zumtobel, a leading lighting manufacturer. Our goal was to explore how lighting can enhance the museum experience for the visually impaired. We employed both quantitative methods (photo surveys with 360° HDR imaging, statistical space usage data, and on-site light reflection measurements) and qualitative methods (interviews with visually impaired visitors and on-site observations) to compare and assess lighting in two different scenarios. A key aspect of our study was the inclusion of co-creation, involving our target audience in shaping the lighting design. This approach provided valuable insights and demonstrated the importance of involving users in the design process to create spaces that truly meet their needs. Our findings highlight the potential of co-creation in designing inclusive and accessible environments. We aim to replicate this research to further explore the intersection of lighting, inclusion, and co-creation. Sharing our results and learning process will foster dialogue and inspire new perspectives on designing for diverse user groups.
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Co-Creation, Lighting, Community, Research, Museum, Inclusion, Perception, Multidisciplinary Approach, Interview
