- Spokes collection
This Spokes collection brings together articles around design, exhibitions and architecture. Ultimately, all these articles are about stories: how we frame them, (co-)curate them, deploy them in physical or digital space and make sure they resonate with our audiences.
Feature articles
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Interviews published in Spokes #69, December 2020
Five institutions share tried and tested ways of re-imagining our science centres and museums, while ensuring they remain Covid-secure.Estimated reading time: 16 minutes
Category:
Education & learning
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Interviews published in Spokes #71, April 2021
Raphaël Chanay takes us on a journey of discovery to find out more about this emerging field.Estimated reading time: 12 minutes
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Interviews published in Spokes #67, October 2020
Meet "New Magic", an artistic movement taking enigma and immersion in inspiring directions.| Estimated reading time: 17 minutes
Portfolio
Portfolio published in Spokes #67, October 2020
Glimpses of installations and performances diverting the course of reality.
In Depth
Feature article by Vlastimil Volak - Michele Lanzinger - In conversation with Maarten Okkersen - Edited by Raquel da Cunha published in Spokes #8, May 2015
Would you rather set up a science centre in a brand new Renzo Piano building or in a repurposed Skoda factory? A conversation with the Directors of MUSE and Techmania.| Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
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Feature article by Sandrine Bron - Maxime Leroy - Matteo Merzagora published in Spokes #38, February 2018
The ‘Science frugale’ example, winning Mariano Gago Ecsite Award project| Estimated reading time: 20 minutes
Category:
Education & learning
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Feature article by Emily Cronin published in Spokes #52, May 2019
Four case studies| Estimated reading time: 13 minutes
Category:
Topics in science
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Interviews published in Spokes #21, August 2016
The questions you need to ask beforehand for good working relationships afterwards| Estimated reading time: 9 minutes (3 min per interview)
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Interviews published in Spokes #29, April 2017
Six professionals on what it means to tell stories using digital technologies| Estimated reading time: 27 minutes (3-6 min per interview)
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Interviews published in Spokes #11, September 2015
Climate change or genocide - how do you tell stories that spark concern and inspire action? How do you guide exhibition visitors through emotionally challenging topics?| Estimated reading time: 17 minutes (3-5 min per interview)
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Feature article by Nathalie Caplet published in Spokes #7, April 2015
An insight into content personalisation in science centres| Estimated reading time: 11 minutes
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Feature article by Julie Becker published in Spokes #30, May 2017
Case studies from science centres and museums that (re)frame what accessibility means| Estimated reading time: 38 minutes
Category:
Education & learning
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Interviews published in Spokes #27, February 2017
What do 2017 trends mean for science engagement? From open science to post-truth and tinkering to augmented reality| Estimated reading time: 20 minutes (4-5 min per interview)
Category:
Education & learning, EU and governance
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Feature article by Maarten Okkersen published in Spokes #2, December 2013
Design, just as art, has multiple definitions