Abstract
This paper reports on a practice-based study, documents the process of developing new approaches in designing a digital archive through a human-centered approach. The digital archiving platform is named Keio Object Hub, which provides a comprehensive overview of Keio University's art and culture. A platform that aggregates Keio’s objects, collections, exhibition, as well as creations, and further foster exchanges within the university network. Nevertheless, there are multiple ways to ‘open’ cultural heritage objects in the digital realm, however, the aim of this paper is to explore the practices and experiences we have learned from the development and implementation of the platform—with special focus on conducting a series of workshops—and further clarify the fundamental framework of how the stakeholders in university museums can cultivate their mindset that can support and facilitate encounters and interactions across the academic-public sphere.
