Thursday, November 7, 2024

10:35 - 11:00

Sala Ospiti

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Emma Smith. Wellcome Collection, London, United Kingdom Hear about Wellcome Collection’s approach to inclusive exhibition design, and how it was implemented in the recentexhibition, ‘In Plain Sight’ which was designed with and for blind and partially sighted people. The exhibition explored thedifferent ways we see, and the tools that shape how we view the world. We trialed new ways for our visitors to experiencethe exhibition that engaged a number of senses and was more accessible, from a tactile floor line guiding visitors aroundthe gallery, invitations to touch artworks and Lights Up sessions with brighter and more even lighting conditions. The focus of this presentation will be on Lights Up. We increased lighting by agreed lux levels periodically over the courseof the exhibition, to facilitate better access for those with a vision impairment or other sensory processing difficulties, whilstnot increasing light exposure on collections and loans excessively. It was a collaborative project between Exhibitions andConservation, and our lenders, considering both conservation science and visitor experience to find ways to balancepreservation and collections care with inclusive and accessible design. We will talk about calculating lux exposure and negotiating with lenders, our smart lighting control system, feedback fromuser evaluation, and how we will continue this offer going forward as part of a Relaxed Opening programme.

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