What’s New in Museums
2D or not 2D…
Often, whether I’m working with a museum staff or a theatrical production team, there are people involved who just don’t have much experience looking at a ground plan or being able to translate two-dimensional representations into a three-dimensional concept. A physical model of an exhibit allows me to show and discuss (with less chance of misinterpretation) how each element of the design fits into the given space as a whole, and how each element relates to one another.
It is a happy talent to know how to play
Believe it or not, it’s been a long time since I was a toddler myself, and sometimes it’s just hard to know what children will enjoy and how they will react to what we create. Will they instinctively know what to do with the plastic balls? Will they want to explore what’s on the other side of the hill? Will they feel intimidated by the climbing holds or be challenged by them?
Time is the most valuable thing to spend
Great results take time and take the efforts of the whole team. Having a method for keeping everyone on the same page with how things are progressing can make the difference in ensuring that all the elements come together.