The workshop discusses how to design successful exhibitions that are attractive and meaningful to the intended audience; participants go through the process of designing exhibits, from identifying topics to prototyping. Specific areas covered include: the science and theory behind exhibit design, identifying subjects/topics and audience, forms of learning and how to incorporate them in the design, materials and mediums ti be used, linking the design to programs, the design process and types of exhibitions, defining the exhibit experience (ambience, simple vs. complex, etc.), prototyping, launching your exhibit, and post launch monitoring.

Abstract

How do you design successful exhibitions that are attractive and meaningful to the intended audience? In this workshop, a team from a world-renowned exhibition design company, Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions, will work with you on the design process of a successful exhibition. Whether you design your exhibits in-house or work with specialized design firms, you need to understand the science behind exhibition design and make sure that what you are planning is: relevant to your audience, practical but attractive and engaging.

Keywords

Exhibits, design, planning, subject matter, visitors, audiences relevance

Outcomes

In this two-day workshop, attendees will go through the process of designing exhibits from identifying topics to prototyping their exhibit with the audience. Specific areas to be covered are:

• The science and theory behind exhibit design
• Identifying your subjects/topics
• Identifying your audience
• Forms of learning and how to incorporate them in your design
• Identifying materials and mediums to be used in your design
• Linking your design to your programs
• The design process and types of exhibitions
• Defining your exhibit experience including ambience, simple vs complex, etc.
• Prototyping, launching your exhibit, and post launch monitoring

Who Should Attend?

• CEOs and Directors directly involved in planning or master planning their Exhibit Hall
• Managers and Heads of Departments in charge of exhibitions, content and design
• Designers and architects in charge of exhibits in science centers and museums 

Pre-Conference Workshop Fees