Visitor and Volunteer Consultation, Newstead Abbey, 2017

Researching the history, collections and building of Newstead Abbey, producing a series of ideas for physical interpretation resources about Lord Byron. Ideas were presented to the visitors and volunteers to generate data and make recommendations to help staff plan new interactive interpretation.

Organisation
Newstead Abbey, Nottingham City Museums and Galleries, Nottingham, UK.

Role
Interpretation Designer and Consultant.
Researching and creating ideas, designing and leading consultation activities, and presenting findings to curatorial and design teams. 

Collaborators
Design Team, Nottingham City Museums and Gallery.
Curator and Volunteers, Newstead Abbey.

Outcomes
Capturing and valuing the views and ideas of volunteers and visitors.
Producing a shortlist of suggestions for interpretation resources for visitors at Newstead Abbey.

Funding 
Nottingham City Council   
Arts Council England