But the bulk of the exhibition takes place in the palm of your hand, on a specially programmed iPod Touch, the nonphone (but wireless-enabled) version of the iPhone. Apple has lent the museum a hundred of the devices in what is either a brilliant promotional move or — given the Cooper-Hewitt’s design-minded demographic — a case of pushing to the converted. They provide access to a wealth of interviews, slide shows and snippets of performances, all related to the 78 architects and designers represented in the show. Available free, this device sends the traditional audio guide the way of the one-horse buggy....But back to the iPod guide. Don’t even think about not using it because then you won’t truly see the show.
via www.nytimes.com
I bet this was a lot of fun to make. It is also probably a turning point in the reinvention of museum tours. Videos about works, interviews etc. Nice multimedia work if you can get it.
