Augmenting Indigenous Sámi Exhibition: Interactive Digital Heritage in Museum Context

Siiri Paananen, Joo Chan Kim, Emma Kirjavainen, Matilda Kalving, Karan Mitra, Jonna Häkkilä

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Abstract

Museums and cultural heritage institutions have an important role in presenting accurate information and sharing cultural knowledge, and new technologies are increasingly implemented. For the best results, the appropriateness of a specific technology must be evaluated for each context. Research has shown the need for participatory methods and local knowledge in Indigenous design contexts. We describe a case study where an Indigenous Sámi museum exhibition was augmented with interactive technology through multidisciplinary co-design work with museum experts, designers, and developers. The traditional clothing of the Sámi people was digitized by filming, and information related to it was presented as a touchscreen installation in a renewed exhibition. User tests including interactive tasks and interviews (n = 7) and a questionnaire (n = 27) were completed on-site. The installation was rated interesting and easy to use, while some users struggled to find all the features. Our study shows that a technically relatively simple digital installation can be easy-to-use but interesting for a standard museum visitor. Additionally, the work demonstrates how to build successful collaborations that highlight Indigenous cultural heritage. We discuss the implications of using technology to promote cultural heritage and identities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHuman-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2023
Subtitle of host publication19th IFIP TC13 International Conference, York, UK, August 28 – September 1, 2023, Proceedings, Part II
EditorsJosé Abdelnour Nocera, Marta Kristín Lárusdóttir, Helen Petrie, Antonio Piccinno, Marco Winckler
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages597-617
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-42283-6
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-42282-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
MoEC publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
EventInternational Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Computer Science Building, University of York, York, United Kingdom
Duration: 28 Aug 20231 Sept 2023
https://interact2023.org/

Publication series

SeriesLecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume14143
ISSN0302-9743

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityYork
Period28.08.202301.09.2023
Internet address

Keywords

  • Digital cultural heritage
  • Indigenous HCI
  • Interactive systems
  • Museum exhibitions
  • User studies

Field of science

  • History and archaeology
  • Media education
  • Media and communications

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