Project Overview

Objective

Project MU aimed to develop a mobile application, to collect and analyze various datasets and to set marketing strategies based on the contents provided by our client, the Museum of Japanese Colonial History in Korea. The museum application encompasses exhibition translations, videos on the history of historical colonial buildings, museum mascots, and more. Various dashboards and short essays on the colonial history were also created to aid visitors in understanding the colonial history of Korea.

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• Understanding historical colonial contents to translate and document materials provided by the museum for international visitors' comprehension of the museum's purpose and exhibitions.
• Developing an analytical web-based dashboard to explore diverse perspectives on the Japanese colonial era, aiding visitors in deeper understanding.
• Composing a concise paper on the Japanese colonial era to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of history. </aside>

About Client

The Museum of Japanese Colonial History in Korea is the first museum to specialize in documenting and exhibiting the history of the anti-Japanese struggle during the Japanese colonial era. It aims to lead in overcoming the present-day Japanese colonial remnants and the divisional system of Korea to promote peace in East Asia and relies on the donations and donated data from citizens and overseas Koreans.

The museum’s programs include group docent tours, collaborated conferences, events held with Japanese historical groups, and both permanent and temporary exhibitions.

<aside> 🌐 Museum Website: historymuseum.or.kr

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2023 Summer

July 24th - Dec 18th

Topic Highlights

• History

  Understanding Historical Documents and recognizing biases

  East Asian Renaissance: Shaping Modern Societies Through Key Historical Transformations

  East Asia in Turmoil: Occupations, Movements, and Military Conflicts in the Early 20th Century

  Korea's Struggle and Triumph: From Resistance to Liberation and Independence

• Data Analytics

  Introduction to Data Science

  Data Visualization

  Web Development

  Web Design

Deliverables

Museum Contents Translation & Virtual Tour Audio Recording

History Short Essay

Web-based Dashboard

Next Steps

• Refinement of Analytical Dashboards: Further development of the web-based dashboard to include more interactive features, additional historical perspectives, and comparative analysis tools.
• Integration of Real-time Data: Explore possibilities of integrating real-time data, such as visitor feedback, foot traffic patterns within the museum, and user engagement with the mobile application, to continually refine the analytical tools and enhance the visitor experience.
• Expansion of Translations: Continuously update and expand translations of museum materials into multiple languages, catering to a more diverse range of visitors.
• Enhanced Visitor Engagement: Implement strategies to encourage greater visitor engagement through interactive exhibits, live events, and user-generated content.
• Feedback Loop Implementation: Establish a robust feedback loop involving visitor surveys, user analytics, and stakeholder consultations to continuously assess the effectiveness of the application, dashboard, and content provided.

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