Design Cotta Cinna Museum’s 360-Degree Web Based Virtual Tour System
Abstract
This research presents the design and implementation of a web-based 360-degree virtual tour for the Cotta Cinna Museum in Medan. This qualitative case study leverages the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) framework in six stages to develop an immersive, inclusive, and accessible virtual tour. The findings show that the MDLC approach accelerates the content production cycle, improves visitor engagement, and provides real-time user analytics that support curatorial decision-making. Heuristic evaluation in 25 participants resulted in an average usability score of 84%. Practical recommendations include the integration of digital twins and analytics dashboards to enrich cultural preservation and tourism promotion.
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