so-soBetween a pick and a so-so. I think there were a lot of good case studies of both ways participatory ideas can work or not work in museum contexts and that the ideas are definitely relevant to other contexts (like libraries, community centers, online, etc.), though I think the examples sometimes overshadowed the theory and the message of *why* participation matters in these spaces. It‘s an older title so it would be interesting to see it updated.
“Think about what a strange feat Nike pulled off with this product. Nike took a non-screen-based, often anti-social, occasionally loathed or feared activity-running-and turned it into a screen-supported social game. It transformed the motivation to run from being about exercise to being about social competition. Nike+ took an uncontrolled venue . . . and created a compelling experience around it.”
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My son bought the book/catalog that accompanied the Whitney‘s exhibit we saw last weekend in NYC. Although it is no stand in for the exhibit itself, the book is a lovely reminder of paintings, drawings, sketches we saw. I love love his use of bold, contrasting colors.
