Planning a Digital Exhibition

Planning a digital exhibition requires clear objectives, structured content and coordinated workflows. Digital exhibitions often remain online long term, making careful preparation essential.

1. Defining aims

Planning begins with understanding:

Target audiences
Interpretation goals
Archive requirements
Relationship to physical exhibitions
Format suitability

2. Choosing a format

Options include:

3D Virtual Tours
CGI Galleries
Online Exhibitions

Often these formats are combined.

3. Preparing content

Content may include:

High resolution images
Texts and research material
Metadata and captions
Audio and video
Artist or curator interviews

4. Digitisation

3D models may require:

Photogrammetry
Object scanning
Mesh optimisation

5. Accessibility planning

Readability, navigation, contrast and compatibility with assistive technology must all be planned from the beginning.

6. Workflow planning

Clear timelines and collaborative processes ensure a smooth launch.