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The article presents an evaluation study for the matting and framing methods along with the materials used for the temporary display and preservation of photographs and other art works on paper. Topics discussed include the need to improve traditional in-house framing practices used for photographs, details of the design of experiment (DoE) used for the overall evaluation and the testing of the photographic frames in microclimate conditions. The article also includes the conclusion derived from the research.

The article focuses on the use of design of experiment (DoE) approach for photographs and paper works which may get damaged by the environmental changes. It discusses the need for controlling the environmental factors like relative humidity (RH) and temperature, how the research information gathered have made it possible to recommend materials for framing of photographs and paper in museum collection. It also talks about the use of Mavelseal, which can help to reduce the humidity fluctuations with marginal costs.

In this paper we reflect on a body of work to develop a simpler form of digital photography. We give three examples of ‘Less is More’ thinking in this area which are directed and inspired by naturalistic user behaviours and reactions to design ideas. Each example happens to review the place of an old technology in the new scheme of things, and challenges a technological trend in the industry. Hence, we consider the role of sound in photography to recommend audiophotographs rather than short video clips as a new media form. We look again at the role of paper in photo sharing and recommend its support and augmentation against the trend towards screen-based viewing. Finally, we consider the role of physical souvenirs and memorabilia alongside photographs, to recommend their use as story triggers and containers, in contrast to explicit multimedia presentations. The implications for simple computing are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]