RED THREAD

The Audio Guide for a social, personal and modern museum experience

There are many ways to experience art and knowledge in museums. This thesis project examines a new and modernized experience to enrich the museum visit and facilitate access to exhibitions.

Date

2025

Purpose

Diploma Thesis

Work

UX / UI Design

3D & Animation

Art Direction

Tools

Figma

Framer

Spline

Blender

Thesis Concept

A photograph captures a single moment, but a group photo tells a shared story. This series explores the dynamics of human connection through group photography—friends, families, and strangers coming together, frozen in time.

Research

The research consisted of museum visits, interviews with visitors, the analysis of digital education tools and the evaluation of specialist articles on improving the museum experience. Here are some examples of the takeovers from the interviews:

Helin

Katharina

Emma

Features

Research Description

Title

Process

The design process took 3 months under the direction of Prof. Janina Schmidt. During the process, respondents were asked for feedback, which was incorporated into the final design.

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Branding

Typeface

Delight

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Video

For the final presentation and exhibition a video was made to show the app features and User Interface.

Result

With a very simple user interface, RED THREAD modernizes, expands and improves the concept of an audio guide. The interview participants are interested in trying RED THREAD and believe that its features could improve their museum experience.