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20 ANSWER GENERATION

Even though we had taken some time to familiarise ourselves with the problem space, we felt there was more research to be done. It was imperative to us that we had a full understanding before we could start designing something. In order to be as creative as possible, we needed to know exactly what we were dealing with.

From this point each group member individually generated ideas based on the question “What is the function of the natural history museum gardens?” Taking the time to consider this question produced a greater awareness for not only the museum gardens itself but how we might address these needs through designing something creative. I found this exercise a little challenging as I started to struggle to think of new ideas the further along I got, but I think this was a great exercise to push me to think outside of the box in a deep, rich context which is exactly what this class and assignment as a whole is asking me to do.

The 20 ideas I came up with based around the questions “ What is the function of the natural history museum gardens” are:

  1. To act as a data collection centre
  2. To translate scientific data into digestible outputs
  3. To understand the hidden systems that sustain life
  4. To provide access to nature
  5. To educate through observation
  6. To act as a bridge between past, present, and future
  7. A centre to educate the public about biodiversity
  8. A source of data for building digital twins and digital ecosystems
  9. Acts to bridge the digital and physical environment
  10. Supports hand-on learning for children, students, and the general Public
  11. Shows seasonal changes within nature
  12. Acts as an extension of the museum in a different way than the other exhibits.
  13. Collects evidence to information future urban and environmental policy and understanding
  14. Acts as a public interface for current and future scientific research
  15. A place to observe how urban design affects ecosystems.
  16. A place to experiment with low-impact environmental interventions
  17. It is a place for people to slow down and reconnect with nature.
  18. Supports mental wellbeing.
  19. Creates an opportunity for community
  20. Aims to help people better understand their impact on the environment