An Analysis of Interface Design Types and Categories in Two Automobile Museum Exhibitions

The purpose of this study was to compare the interface design categories and types between two automobile museum tours in promoting learning about automotive by visitors. Both touring methods were equally effective in helping subjects acquire information about automotive, but, on the whole, neither encouraged the retention of presented information. This descriptive research employed a textual analysis and on-site observation at National Automobile Museum, Malaysia and Glion Automobile Museum, Japan. The study’s findings discovered both of the auto museum providing a sense of good interface design for the museum exhibition with different categories and types. The results also showed the approaches were really enjoyable and successful in promoting interest in automotive. This research also addresses factors that work towards creating an identity within museums.