Tell A Story With Museum Exhibit Designs
Tell A Story With Museum Exhibit Designs
When you are considering the design for your museum’s next interior rollout, it is critical to remember that a successful museum exhibit design is more than simply placing exhibit pieces in an aesthetically pleasing fashion. Museum graphics are the heart of the exhibit story you want to share with the public. With so much information, you need to have a clear, linear path that takes your audience clearly through the space. Depending on your audience, simply including signage or labels that offer insights into the exhibit might not be enough. Think bigger and consider bringing your story to life with interactive kiosks that help with video and audio or environmental graphics that transport them into the exhibit. A well-planned and designed museum interior rollout engages the senses and creates a buzz with the public.
THREE LEVELS TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE USING MUSEUM GRAPHICS
- Level 1 – Physical: The museum exhibit design needs to encompass the basic rules of a good design. Instead of randomly placing objects in the exhibit area, take the time to bring a manageable display space to life with items that connect to each other in the story. The creation of a linear pathway, or easy-to-follow patterns, will help the public move through the exhibit in an orderly and logical manner.
- Level 2 – Intellectual: Keep the content and messaging in mind during the exhibit planning stages. The intellectual aspect of the exhibit should include a clear visual focus that engages the target audience. While there is likely a good amount of information that needs to be articulated, the visual presentation needs to avoid being too abstract or overloading the viewers. Create a visual hierarchy with typography, images, and layout that allows your audience to focus.
- Level 3 – Emotional: Museum graphics can evoke an emotional reaction that brings the audience closer to the story. It is important to gear the content towards a specific audience. For example, the exhibits at a dedicated aerospace museum will be tailored towards a different audience than an aviation and flight exhibit at a children’s museum. Make your story unique to your target audience with engaging exhibits that engage with specific viewers.
MUSEUM EXHIBIT FABRICATION THAT PEOPLE WON’T FORGET
The museum exhibit fabrication process can be time-consuming. However, taking the time to find the right collaborators (such as the Forge Graphic Works team) can result in an exhibit that the public will remember for years to come. Your exhibit story will be integrated into an unforgettable design that combines graphics, text, and interactive technology like lighting, video, and audio. With over ten years of design and fabrication experience, we can handle every aspect of creating and installing exhibits of any size or complexity.
Let’s make something great together. Start designing your successful museum interior rollout today with our design and fabrication team.
