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Does anyone know of any research about what types of computer  
graphics really draw people in to an exhibit?  We have our first ever  
(that's right!) computer-run exhibit that involves racing two types  
of bikes and watching the road as you pedal or watching a skeleton  
pedaling.  People seem to be immune to seeing computer screens and  
they sometimes don't notice the exhibit or don't approach it, even  
with two exercise bikes sitting there.  I am wondering what we can do  
to the "resting" screen that says "Touch to begin" to draw people  
in.  Right now it looks very sleek and metallic.  Any reference  
material about computer graphics and visitor response would be great.

Thanks,
Anna
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Anna Grace
Exhibit Coordinator

Our mission: "To involve people in science experiences that touch our  
lives."

Explorit Science Center
2801 2nd Street (Main Public Site)
3141 5th Street (Mace Park Branch)
P.O. Box 1288 (mailing address)
Davis, CA 95617
530.756.0191
fax 530.756.1227
http://www.explorit.org

Explorit has been growing into our new site along I-80 which opened  
on September 23, 2006 at 2801 2nd St..  Learn more about our  
Expanding the Explorit Experience project and on-going capital  
campaign at http://www.explorit.org/expansion/index.html and upcoming  
events at http://www.explorit.org/calendar.html.




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