MAP Collection Experience – Enabling Access to a Vast Digital Artifact Collection

Project Overview

The Cumulus Collection Experience involved converting over 9,000 artifacts including art portraits, models, and more into digital formats and creating a desktop application to display them. This application allows users to explore the entire collection, view artifacts in full-screen, zoom for a closer look, and add them to their personal collection by receiving details via email.

Objective

The main goal of the project was to digitize the vast collection of artifacts and display them in a user-friendly desktop application. This digital transformation aimed to provide easy access to the artifacts, allowing users to explore the collection, zoom in for detailed views, and manage their personal selections through email.

Challenges

One of the biggest challenges was showcasing more than 9,000 artifacts under one digital platform. We needed to create a solution that could not only store and display this vast collection efficiently but also allow users to interact with the artifacts in a meaningful way.

Solutions

ViitorCloud developed a desktop application using Electron JS with HTML and CSS for the frontend and Node.js for the backend. Key features included:

• Artifact Display: All 9,000+ artifacts were digitized and integrated into the application, allowing users to browse the collection easily.

• Full-Screen View and Zoom: Implemented functionality for users to view artifacts in full-screen mode and zoom in for a closer, detailed look.

• Email Integration: Integrated AWS SES for email functionality, enabling users to receive details about selected artifacts directly in their inbox.

Why MAP Chose ViitorCloud

The client, Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bangalore, selected ViitorCloud due to their expertise in creating scalable digital solutions. ViitorCloud’s ability to handle large-scale data and integrate advanced features like zoom and email functionality ensured that the project’s goals were met.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: Html, CSS

• Backend: Node.js

• Integrations: AWS SES for email functionality

Results

The MAP Collection Experience provides users with a seamless and interactive way to explore over 9,000 artifacts in the collection. Key outcomes include:

• Comprehensive Access: Users can now view and navigate all artifacts in one place, enhancing the accessibility of MAP's extensive collection.

• Enhanced User Interaction: Zoom and full-screen functionalities allow users to examine artifacts in detail, enriching their overall experience.

• Streamlined Email Integration: AWS SES integration enables users to manage their selections efficiently and receive detailed information via email.

Conclusion

The Cumulus Collection Experience transformed a vast collection of physical artifacts into an engaging digital platform. By combining efficient data handling, interactive features, and email integration, ViitorCloud created a solution that makes this incredible collection accessible to a broader audience.