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@article{Lim:2025:10.3390/app11083336,
author = {Lim, V and Khan, S and Picinali, L},
doi = {10.3390/app11083336},
journal = {Applied Sciences},
title = {Towards a more accessible cultural heritage: challenges and opportunities in contextualization using 3D sound narratives},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11083336},
volume = {11},
year = {2025}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - This paper reports on the exploration of potential design opportunities for social media and technology to identify issues and challenges in involving people in generating content within a cultural heritage context. The work is divided into two parts. In the first part, arguments are informed by findings from 22 in-depth semi-structured interviews with representatives of cultural institutions and with people from a general audience who recently participated in a cultural activity. The key findings show that social media could be used more extensively to achieve a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, with opportunities in redefining the expert, extending the experience space, and decentralising collaboration. To further support these findings, a case study was set up evaluating the experience of a mini audio tour with user-generated (i.e., personal stories from a local audience) vs. non user-generated (i.e., professional stories including facts) narratives. These were delivered using text and 3D sound on a mobile device. The narratives were related to a built environment in central London near world-renown museums, cultural buildings, and a royal park. Observations, a standardised spatial presence questionnaire, and a short open interview at the end of the tour were used to gain insights about participants preferences and overall experience. Thematic analysis and triangulation were used as a means for understanding and articulating opportunities for social media to better involve and engage people using user-generated narratives presented through 3D sound.
AU - Lim,V
AU - Khan,S
AU - Picinali,L
DO - 10.3390/app11083336
PY - 2025///
SN - 2076-3417
TI - Towards a more accessible cultural heritage: challenges and opportunities in contextualization using 3D sound narratives
T2 - Applied Sciences
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11083336
VL - 11
ER -
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