Case Story – Museo Comunitario Isla de Maipo – Digital catalog and narrative system
Context
A community museum in Isla de Maipo preserves historical artifacts that represent local identity and collective memory.
However, the information associated with these objects was:
- fragmented
- difficult to access
- lacking narrative structure
Challenge
How can historical objects become meaningful stories for people?
The challenge was not only to organize information, but to:
- make it understandable
- make it engaging
- make it accessible to a wider audience
Approach
The team was made up of me, an art historian, and a photographer, under the supervision of the project manager.
- organize work to get the launchtime
- understanding the context of each object
- identifying its meaning within the community
- structuring information into clear narratives
- approached the project from a storytelling perspective
Insight
People don’t connect with objects.
They connect with stories.
Solution
I designed a digital catalog system that integrates:
- structured technical sheets
- narrative descriptions
- visual organization of content
- accessible storytelling for non-expert audiences
We also did free merchadinsing calendars for the community with a QR code that links to the digital catalog.
Impact
- Improved accessibility to cultural content
- Strengthened connection between people and local history
- Transformed static information into meaningful narratives
Reflection
Whether in science, health, or culture:
understanding always begins with a story
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