Digital Storytelling Guideline Applied with Inclusive Design for Museum Presentation from Experts’ and Audiences’ Perspectives for Youth

Museums for Older Adults and Mobility-Impaired People: Applying Inclusive Design Principles and Digital Storytelling Guidelines—A Review

“…The needs of museum visitors are diverse, encompassing both obstacles and incentives that motivate their participation in exhibitions. Therefore, to develop effective design and marketing strategies, designers must understand and strive to eliminate these obstacles [1,14,24]. In an effort to expand and enhance the potential clientele for museum presentations, this research employs inclusive design theory to identify the needs of visitors in digital storytelling presentations in museums, focusing on two specific groups.…”

“…There is currently a limited availability of specific digital storytelling guidelines and information about technology for the elderly and those with mobility disabilities in the context of museum presentations and exhibitions [1,6,7,10,13,14]. Most digital storytelling guidelines present about general purpose [20][21][22], and interactive multimedia purpose, which could be applied into museum presentations [1,17,[23][24][25][26]. However, for older adults and people with disabilities as target groups, there are only two studies [1,23] focusing on these target audiences.…”

“…Enhanced learning experiences: Inclusive design enhances the educational impact of museums by catering to a wide range of learning styles and sensory preferences, thereby providing improved learning experiences [24,38].…”

“…Cultural inclusivity: Inclusive design assists museums in representing and valuing the diverse cultures and backgrounds of their visitors [24,35,39].…”

“…People with mobility limitations or older adults could experience exhibits at their convenience [1,24,33,74].…”