Model of Transforming Traditional Cultural Symbols into Dynamic Visual Images in the Design of Museum Mobile Application Interfaces

Abstract

Amid the digital revolution, the rapid proliferation of mobile technology has opened up new possibilities for the digital transformation of museums. As vital platforms for user experience, cultural dissemination, and public education, museum mobile applications use digital interfaces to deliver rich cultural resources to a broader audience. Against this backdrop, dynamic visual imagery with its unique expressiveness and interactivity, has become a core element connecting traditional cultural symbols with user perception. Through the use of animation, video, and other dynamic visual techniques, these symbols are infused with new vitality, significantly enhancing the aesthetic appeal and artistic quality of the interface. At the same time, dynamic visual imagery creates immersive interactive experiences that stimulate users’ curiosity and interest in learning, while evoking emotional resonance, thereby enabling the reshaping and continuation of traditional cultural symbols within a digital context. Consequently, this study focuses on the innovation and optimization of museum application interface design, exploring how to transform traditional static cultural symbols into vibrant dynamic visual imagery. Starting from the principles of symbol transformation and combining literature reviews with case studies, the study systematically distills three key principles: cultural identity, narrative immersion, and emotional resonance. Building upon this foundation, the study innovatively constructs a design model comprising three layers: the Aesthetic Expression Layer, the Technical Interaction Layer, and the Emotional Experience Layer. This model serves as a systematic, interdisciplinary design framework grounded in semiotics, interaction design, and emotional psychology. It establishes a design pathway that progresses from the visual translation of traditional cultural symbols to the dynamic activation of interactive mechanisms, and ultimately to a deep emotional connection with users. It provides systematic theoretical support and design insights for the dynamic transformation of museum application interface design.