CSE/EST/ISE 323 Design Brief Worksheet

Project Title:

To Be Determined

Possible Title (Mystery Hunt)

Brief Description:

The proposed idea was to create an app for a scavenger hunt in the museum. The direction we were more interested in was creating a scavenger hunt that involved solving a mystery to involve the audience more. The museum contain a huge amount of exhibits that easily allow for creative possiblities.

Target Audience:

The general visitors of the museum range from all ages however our target audience would be middle schoolers around the age of 8 and above. The goal is the get the younger crowd more interested in museums because nowadays many of them are too dependent on technology.

Client or Collaborator:

The client we are planning to work with is the Long Island Museum.

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From the Long Island Museum Website:
The Long Island Museum is dedicated to inspiring people of all ages with an understanding and enjoyment of American art, history and carriages as expressed through the heritage of Long Island and its diverse communities.

Similar/competitive products in genre:

There have been apps designed that allow the creation of custom Scavenger Hunts depending on what your specifications.

Full Description:
The goal is to incorporate NFC tags in multiple locations that can allow for an interactive experience around the museum or exhibit. The application is free to use and to encourage more engagement amongst the youth.

Special Requirements:

The only requirement would be an Andriod device with NFC capabilities.

Bibliography:

Similar product in Museum of London:
https://qfuse.com/blog/nfc-for-museums-case-study-museum-of-london/

NFC Tags 101:
https://nfc.today/advice/nfc-tags