Title :
Danville Science Center: Riverwalk Trail
Author :
Bowman, Robert A. ; Boudeman, Stephanie A. ; Donovan, Rebecca F. ; Leatherman, Alex R. ; Story, Megan M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. & Syst. Eng., Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Abstract :
This paper addresses the design of full-body science exhibits along the Riverwalk Trail in Danville, VA. These exhibits will form a Discovery Trail and provide numerous benefits to the community and other key stakeholders. The exhibits were designed through a systems and user-centered design approach, which involved literature reviews, informal surveys and data analysis. Additionally, materials were selected based on key requirements and extensive research. The conceptual designs of the exhibits, which include descriptions, learning objectives and visual representations, will be presented to the primary client so that grants may be awarded to the Danville Science Center for the full implementation of the Discovery Trail.
Keywords :
geophysics computing; rivers; user centred design; Danville Science Center; data analysis; informal surveys; learning objectives; user-centered design approach; visual representations; Cities and towns; Data analysis; Design engineering; History; Human factors; Rivers; Safety; Systems engineering and theory; USA Councils; User centered design;
Conference_Titel :
Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium, 2008. SIEDS 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Charlottesville, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2365-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2366-8
DOI :
10.1109/SIEDS.2008.4559725