Exhibition Design

Introduction
	Who is this book for
	The modern exhibition
	The history of exhibition design
	Recent developments
	The role of the exhibition designer
	How to use this book
Chapter 1: The brief
	The nature of a design brief
	Should the brief be tightly written?
	What kind of language to use
	The context document
	The exhibition premise or rationale
	The storyline
	The target audience
	Coordinating visits to the exhibition
	Activities
	The content document
	Visitor outcome/messages
	Object-based or experience-based
	The tone of voice
	The client\'s responsibilities
	Visual identity and brand information
	Workshop sessions
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 2: The visitor
	Engaging the visitor
	Layering for diverse audiences
	Learning styles
	Branding
	The brand environment
	Children and exhibitions
	Teenagers and museums
	Designing for disability/accessibility
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 3: The site
	The permanent exhibition site
	Signposting the exhibition site
	Signposting trade fairs
	\"Open\" exhibition spaces
	\"Closed\" exhibition spaces
	Internal orhganization: architecture
	Internal organization: content
	How to survey a site
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 4: Exhibition strategy
	What is an exhibition strategy?
	Classifying the exhibits
	Devising a path
	The importance of experiences
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 5: 3-D design skills
	Generating guiding ideas
	Evolving a design
	Developing the design using sketches, models and plans
	Planning the circulation
	Developing elevations
	The direction of flow
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 6: 2-D design skills
	The role of graphics in an exhibition
	Approaches to exhibition design
	Design for legibility
	Design for readability
	Reproducing graphics
Chapter 7: Lighting
	How lighting is used in exhibitions
	The human eye
	Surveying the site
	The lighting plan
	Exhibit-focused lighting
	Types of exhibit-focused lighting
	Environmental lighting
	Feature lighting
	Coloured lighting
	Modelling a three-dimensional object
	Lighting for comfort
	Conservation
	Lighting specifications
	Trade fairs
	Professional practice
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 8: Interaction
	Interaction design
	The visitor experience
	Controls and interactives
Chapter 9: Sound and film
	The benefits of sound and film
	The immersive environment
	Scripted films
	Archive footage
	Technological devices
	The audiovisual brief
	The equipment
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 10: Materials
	Choosing materials
	Deciding on suitable materials
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 11: Portable exhibitions
	Flexible exhibitions
Chapter 12: Technical drawing
	The purpose of tehnical drawings
	Labels, details and notes
	Official approvals
	Tenders
	Amending drawings
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 13: Construction and delivery
	Construction
	Trade fairs
	The green agenda
	Green dos and don\'ts
	The designer\'s responsibilities
	Trade practices
	Children\'s exhibits
	Project management
	Ancillary services
	Handover
	Do.../Don\'t...
Chapter 14: Conclusion
	An evolving discipline
	Green design
	The future
Endmatter
Accessibility guidelines
Sample storyline
Glossary
Further reading/Useful websites
Index
Picture credits
Acknowledgements