We are pleased to announce that Atypika is participating as an expert in the project “Sensory Map of the MSN,” carried out on the occasion of the opening of the new building of the Museum of Modern Art Modern Art in Warsaw. The project, created in cooperation with the School of Form, is a part of the museum’s efforts to create accessible, inclusive and engaging spaces for a wide range of audiences. Thanks to the joint efforts of specialists, visitors will be able to explore the museum’s collections through unique, multi-sensory experiences.

The project “MSN Sensory Map” – accessible art.

The “MSN Sensory Map” project is implemented with the diverse needs of visitors, for whom special sensory maps have been prepared, allowing them to fully enjoy the richness of the Museum of Modern Art’s exhibitions. As part of the project, collections have been created tailored for auditory, tactile and visual sensations, with the aim of enabling people with sensory limitations to perceive art as well.

Thanks to cooperation with the School of Form, the “MSN Sensory Map” is based on in-depth research and analysis aimed at recognizing the different ways in which people with diverse experiences perceive art and exhibition spaces. This unique initiative, led by Marta Wierusz on behalf of APA Wojciechowski and Dr. Monika Rosińska of the School of Form, allows visitors to explore art on new levels of perception, making the museum a more accessible and inclusive place inclusive.

The role of the Atypika Foundation

Atypika, in an expert capacity, is involved in the project on many levels, from conducting consultations to providing expert feedback on the research findings. As a team, our foundation works with representatives from MSN and School of Form to best respond to the needs and expectations of visitors. Our role includes:

– Neurodiversity Education – We support students, MSN and School of Form to best understand the concept of neurodiversity – how the experiences, thought processes and behaviors of users of public facilities manifest themselves.

– Expert Feedback – Based on the analysis, Atypika participates in discussing the findings and proposing changes and improvements to make the final version of the of the maps is as useful as possible, and at the same time intuitive for visitors.

The result of the project?

“MSN Sensory Map” is not only a solution for visitors to the new Museum of Modern Art, but also a contribution to the development of inclusive design practices.

Through the work of this project, the Atypika team and partners from MSN and School of Form will be able to share key lessons learned about accessible design for people with diverse sensory abilities. In the future, the results of the project, including the course summary and lessons learned, will be an invaluable resource for learning about best practices in the area of inclusive design. We hope that this approach will become an inspiration for other cultural institutions, museums and designers.