V'N'A Test

V'N'A Test

This project addresses the challenge of engaging ‘uninitiated’ audiences at the V&A East Storehouse through a personalised digital experience. The solution uses AI to create user-centred interactions with the collection, moving away from traditional interpretation methods. Users answer three randomised questions, generating a character summary that matches them with relevant V&A collection categories. The system then selects five objects from the V&A Storehouse collection, creating personalised connections between the objects and the user's character. This approach makes the collection feel personally meaningful and accessible, particularly targeting young people who enjoy digital experiences that revolve around them and their individual interests.

Try the prototype here.

This project addresses the challenge of engaging ‘uninitiated’ audiences at the V&A East Storehouse through a personalised digital experience. The solution uses AI to create user-centred interactions with the collection, moving away from traditional interpretation methods. Users answer three randomised questions, generating a character summary that matches them with relevant V&A collection categories. The system then selects five objects from the V&A Storehouse collection, creating personalised connections between the objects and the user's character. This approach makes the collection feel personally meaningful and accessible, particularly targeting young people who enjoy digital experiences that revolve around them and their individual interests.

Try the prototype here.

Lead:

LEAH LOVETT (UCL), ALEX BOOK (1UP STUDIOS)

Date:

2025

Team:

Team:

Alex Book (1UP Studios), Dr Viktor Bedö (Loughborough University), Dr Mark Colley (UCL), Dr Leah Lovett (UCL).

Alex Book (1UP Studios), Dr Viktor Bedö (Loughborough University), Dr Mark Colley (UCL), Dr Leah Lovett (UCL).

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