Human-centred design and
Co-production at Derby Museums.
In our museums we revere people such as Joseph Wright of Derby, the polymath Erasmus Darwin and the clockmaker John Whitehurst. Their curiousness and desire to unlock the wonders of the universe inspired more practical people of industry such as Richard Arkwright to harness nature for manufacturing. Yet unlike the 18th Century, when only those of means were able to feel the pleasure of discovery, we want all our communities to learn new things and explore their creativity.
We believe the best museum is a place of encounters. Somewhere people can look at the world differently, form new friendships and be active. Our visitors must feel they are entitled to participate.
At Derby Museums, we use human-centred design and co-production approaches to ensure our work is relevant to our communities, by designing with their needs in mind and by doing it with them.