Hillmann-Regett, JanLehr, JakobAlves, Tatiana Carolina Pereira2021-01-112025-11-282025-11-282020https://repository.berlin-international.de/handle/123456789/599"This thesis explores the concept of stereotypes, how they form and develop to understand and propose ways to overcome them. Understanding the problem's roots and its potential solutions makes it possible to answer the research question: are interactive design exhibitions an effective means to help overcome stereotypes and prejudice by promoting intercultural dialogue? As a result of the research and its posterior analysis, a design project was developed to demonstrate the main findings and propose an effective stereotype breaking model based on dialogue. In light of the recent events involving the COVID-19 pandemic, this work covers the theme of prejudice, stereotypes, and communication also related to this crisis."1. Introduction 1.1 Problem statement and Aim..........13 1.2 Motivation.........................................15 1.3 Methodology....................................16 Theory 2. Stereotypes 2.1 Understanding stereotypes..........21 2.2 Stereotypes: formation and development...................................22 2.3 In-groups and out-groups.............23 2.3.1 In-group favoritism................23 2.3.2 Out-group derogation..........23 2.3.3 Out-group homogeneity.......24 2.4 Stereotype activation....................26 2.5 Stereotypes and prejudice...........28 3. Overcoming negative stereotypes 3.1 Overcoming negative stereotypes.....................................32 3.1.1 Stereotype replacement.....32 3.1.2 Counter-stereotypic imaging.....33 3.1.3 Individuation.................................33 3.1.4 Perspective-taking.......................34 3.1.5 Increasing opportunities for contact......................................34 3.2 Developing cultural awareness..........37 3.2 Intercultural dialogue and means to foster it..............................................41 4. Designing for behavior change 4.1 What is behavior change design?....46 4.2 How does behavior change design work?.........................................47 4.3 Psychological needs for behavior change....................................................49 5. Exhibition design 5.1 An introduction to exhibition design..............................................52 5.2 Interactive exhibits: contributions and challenges..............................54 5.3 Best practices for designing interactive exhibits.........................58 6. Key findings Praxis 7. Concept 7.1 Design brief....................................67 7.1.1 Context..................................67 7.1.2 The duality of the effects of Coronavirus on society.......68 7.1.3 Solution..................................70 7.1.4 Design proposal..................71 7.1.5 Target audience...................72 7.1.6 User journey..........................74 7.1.7 Scope.....................................76 8. Design 8.1 The exhibition room 8.1.1 Concept sketches.................82 8.1. Exhibition room and layout......................................84 8.2 Interactive table 8.2.1 Exhibit 1: Interactive table.......................................98 8.2.2 Mechanism - iris shutter....102 8.2.3 Mechanism - pulley system..................................104 8.2.4 Technical drawings...........106 8.3 Interactive mirror 8.2.1 Exhibit 2: Interactive mirror....................................111 8.2.2 Face tracking software....122 8.2.3 Interactive mirror structure and elements......................104 8.2.4 Technical drawings...........126 8.4 Exhibition overview 9. Conclusion Dedication Bibliography AppendixengMuseums, museum exhibitionsHealthInteractionHealth crises and designCOVID-19 bibliographyThesis