Contextual Inquiry
User Interviews + Surveys + Affinity Mapping
In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of modern curators and art practitioners, I engaged in multiple interviews with professionals spanning various institutional scales, career stages, roles, and cultural environments.
Surveys:
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100% of my users expressed the need of integrated digital workspaces
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Users expressed the need for consolidation and API’s that communicate with each other more fluidly , allowing the curator to focus on the creative process.
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My users expressed interest in having more visuals of the artwork and artist during the process of exhibition planning, most curators use Are.na or Pinterest to create mood boards.
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Collaboration is critical to curatorial success, digital workspaces should reflect this collaborative nature.
