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To critically examine the creation, implementation, and long-term preservation challenges of interactive digital media initiatives in a museum setting.

August 20, 2026Open Access

Playing Through the Glass: Digital Media, Collaboration, and Preservation at the Hunt Museum

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SMSian McInerney

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Case analysis explores digital media implementation and preservation in a regional museum, highlighting sustainability and collaborative workflows.

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To critically examine the creation, implementation, and long-term preservation challenges of interactive digital media initiatives in a museum setting.
Case study evaluation of five years of institutional digital strategy at the Hunt Museum.
Analysis of collaborative design and development workflows between museum staff and external software developers (Noho).
Qualitative assessment of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), 3D models, and interactive media deployments, tracking budget, decision-making, and digital preservation requirements.
Collaborative workflows between museum curators and external digital developers enabled the creation of playful AR and VR experiences despite a lack of dedicated in-house technical teams.
Project outcomes varied based on funding streams, budget constraints, workflow structures, and institutional capacity for digital experimentation and failure analysis.
Identified critical vulnerabilities in the long-term maintenance and digital preservation of interactive installations, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable maintenance strategies for interactive assets.

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Sian McInerney (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86b5978a91293e6a1cd094 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21993158

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Case analysis explores digital media implementation and preservation in a regional museum, highlighting sustainability and collaborative workflows.

Playing Through the Glass: Digital Media, Collaboration, and Preservation at the Hunt Museum

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Playing Through the Glass: Digital Media, Collaboration, and Preservation at the Hunt Museum

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