The Dundee firm, DMA Design, was known for its unique and innovative computer games, including the Lemmings game you see here, which is object number 13. Lemmings became a global sensation, selling over 14 million copies. The second game, Lemmings 2, wasn’t as popular commercially, but it was thought to be creatively superior. The game’s programmer, Mike Daily has said: “It was one of the most complex games I’ve had to write. Some complex internals…had to run quick on a 3.5 MHz chip, tricky stuff – but fun!” Now look for object number 8, the tin of coloured pencils. You might have heard that Dundee’s reputation was built on Jute, Jam and Journalism. DC Thomson is known for its daily local newspapers, special interest magazines, and of course comics. The company remains the UK’s largest independent publisher. Prior to computerization, the coloured pencils you see here sat on desks throughout the organization. The pencils were used at DC Thomson, to create, to edit and to draw.   Now, look for object number 9, the Dennis the Menace badge. Dennis first appeared in the “Beano" comic which was published by DC Thomson in March, 1951. Even though the character has been drawn by many different artists, Dennis is instantly recognizable, with his striped jersey and shock of unruly black hair. The first design for Dennis was created by the artist David Law, in conjunction with DC Thomson’s editor Ian Chisholm. By 1988, the date of the badge you see here, Dennis was being drawn by Dave Sutherland. After you’ve finished exploring the “What is a Museum” display, please walk past the stairs and head into the Landscapes and Lives gallery.

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