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I agree!

John Bowditch

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Subject: Re: Broken exhibits - visitor perception

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While I agree wholeheartedly with John Bowditch that intuitive  
interfaces are the best, sometimes the easiest way to "fix" an  
interactive exhibit that visitors just don't "get" is to change the  
label!

Sometimes text that seems quite clear to staff is impenetrable to  
visitors.


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