Wien Museum
Digital guide
Vienna, AustriaThe as web app designed guide for the newly opened Wien Museum offers visitors low-threshold access. A simple QR code scan gives direct access to in-depth content on over 100 objects in the permanent exhibition. The guide enables themed tours, provides information in multiple languages, including simple language and sign language, and allows the creation of personalized audio playlists.
The as web app designed guide for the newly opened Wien Museum offers visitors low-threshold access. A simple QR code scan gives direct access to in-depth content on over 100 objects in the permanent exhibition. The guide enables themed tours, provides information in multiple languages, including simple language and sign language, and allows the creation of personalized audio playlists.
In close cooperation with the Wien Museum, we have developed a web-app that offers visitors digital guiding directly on their mobile phones. Access is simple and customized – without an initial download, but rather through uncomplicated access via a QR code scan. The app can be used to discover in-depth content on around 100 objects in the new permanent exhibition.
Customized audio playlist
A special feature of the app is the ability to create customized audio playlists. Individual audio contributions can be listened to at home at your leisure and shared with friends. The integrated mini-player allows visitors to explore further content while listening to an audio program. The listening speed can also be customized.
Variety of languages
The application supports multiple languages, including German (including Simple Language), Austrian Sign Language, English, French, Turkish and BKS (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian).
Further app features
- Dedicated area under “My visit” with customized playlist and view of the last stop visited
- Interactive floor plan: Display of exhibits and service facilities on the map, zoom pinch control, exhibit preview
- Content creation for broad audiences: Audio, audio in simple language, audio description, videos in Austrian sign language; images, text, videos “Behind the Scenes”
- Accessibility: adjustment of the text size using a slider
- Important information for visiting the museum
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