'Evaluating the Influence of Tangible 3D Printed Replicas on the Museum Experience'
Supervised by Janet Stott and Dr Duncan Murdock at Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Professor Mark Williams and Dr Paula Wilson at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at University of Warwick.
Jemima’s research will focus on the impact of tangible 3D printed replicas, models produced via the process of additive manufacturing, on the museum visitor experience. The primary purpose of this is to investigate the feasibility of employing such replicas in museums and how visitors interact with and learn from such objects.
The project is jointly supervised by researchers in WMG at the University of Warwick and Oxford University Museum of Natural History and seeks to leverage user experience methods from industry to explore the use of tangible 3D printed replicas within museums. The main aims of the project are to understand how these replicas influence visitors’ interpretation of exhibits, shape their behavioural interactions within museum spaces, and contribute to the overall museum experience.
CV
Jemima is an archaeologist by training, holding a BA in Archaeology and an MRes in Architecture and Digital Theory from University College London. Her research has focused on the use of digital tools in archaeology and architecture, and she is particularly interested in exploring how these theoretical approaches can be applied in practice within the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Her academic background is complemented by a diverse range of professional experiences. Jemima has worked as a CGI artist in an architectural visualization studio, a field archaeologist on commercial excavations across the UK, and a graphic technician for the Museum of London Archaeology. The interdisciplinary and technical expertise Jemima has developed through her studies and professional work provide a strong foundation for this project. She is eager to build on these experiences and embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the coming years.
