Celebrating our 50th episode! Join us for a special milestone as we celebrate 50 episodes of Matters of Experience! Abby and Brenda dive into the heart of what makes our profession so unique – and celebrate the incredible guests and topics we’ve explored. In this episode, “The Muse in Museum,” we reflect on the muses that shape our show. From the creative minds at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to innovative voices at the Museum of the Future, we uncover the magic behind designed experiences. A heartfelt thank you to all our guests and supportive listeners. Your insights and stories have made this journey extraordinary. Don’t miss this special episode – listen now and celebrate with us! Produced by Lorem Ipsum. Listen to some of the episodes discussed: Alex Bitus Joy Bailey-Bryant Elif Gokcigdem Jamie Lawyer Ellen Lupton Tom Bowman Andrea Hadley-Johnson Jasminko Halilovic Show Notes: SEGD Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum - Lorem Ipsum Corp The Senses: Design Beyond Vision Objects of Love, Hope and Fear War Childhood Museum If you have any comments, suggestions or questions about the show please send an email to ask@loremipsumcorp.com. A transcript of this episode can be found at loremipsumxd.com/matters-of-experience.
This week’s guest has a theory that you must have a breakdown before getting a breakthrough. Tune into this week’s episode to discover how Eli Kuslansky, Founding Partner and Chief Strategist at Unified Field, applies this theory to revolutionize museum design. Eli shares his journey from nautical antique appraisals to pioneering digital media in museums, creating evocative, emotion-rich exhibits. Learn how empathy, active listening, and cutting-edge technology come together in his projects and get inspired by his insights into the future of museum experiences. Produced by Lorem Ipsum. Show Notes: Kuslansky Electric Unified Field Museum of Tolerance LA | Unified Field Social Lab Art Movez "Like talking to the wind." Microsoft Café - Cannes Next If you have any comments, suggestions or questions about the show please send an email to ask@loremipsumcorp.com. A transcript of this episode can be found at loremipsumxd.com/matters-of-experience.
How can art truly connect with a place and its community? Join Abby and Brenda on Matters of Experience as they dive into this question with artist Melissa McGill. Melissa shares her approach to creating art that resonates authentically with its environment, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and immersion. Through projects like the Red Regatta in Venice, she illustrates how art can forge meaningful relationships with communities and inspire collective action. Tune in to explore the transformative power of art in public spaces and its potential to foster deeper connections. Show Notes: Why an Italian Village Tied Itself to a Mountain Red Regatta — Melissa McGill Constellation — Melissa McGill If you have any comments, suggestions or questions about the show please send an email to ask@loremipsumcorp.com. A transcript of this episode can be found at loremipsumxd.com/matters-of-experience.
Tim McNeil is a Professor of Design at the University of California Davis and Director/Chief Curator of the UC Davis Design Museum. He believes that exhibition design is the most transdisciplinary of the design fields, bringing together different design disciplines to create engaging experiences for diverse audiences. In this week’s episode, Tim joins hosts Abby and Brenda in a multifaceted conversation about collaboration, creativity, and the impact of technology in exhibition design. This episode is sure to inspire listeners to rethink conventional approaches and embrace the transformative power of immersive storytelling. Show Notes: Tim McNeil | University of California Davis | blooloop 50 2023 The Exhibition and Experience Design Handbook Design Museum — UC Davis The Transformational Impact of Exhibition and Experience Design - SEGD If you have any comments, suggestions or questions about the show please send an email to ask@loremipsumcorp.com. A transcript of this episode can be found at loremipsumxd.com/matters-of-experience.
As museums evolve from traditional repositories of art and artifacts to dynamic spaces that reflect their visitors’ diverse voices and experiences, creating inclusive spaces for audiences is more critical than ever. This week’s guest is on a mission to foster inclusivity in cultural institutions. Join Abby and Brenda as they chat with Jamie Lawyer, the Chief Experience Officer at the Rubin Museum of Art, about creating places and spaces to make audiences feel cared for and fall in love with cultural experiences. Show Notes: Museum of Homelessness Empathy Museum ICOM approves a new museum definition Mandala Lab, Milan | BAM | 2024 – Rubin Museum of Art Muse Academy - America for Bulgaria Foundation Muzeiko - America for Bulgaria Children's Museum If you have any comments, suggestions or questions about the show please send an email to ask@loremipsumcorp.com. A transcript of this episode can be found at loremipsumxd.com/matters-of-experience.