"Exhibit design (or exhibition design) is the process of developing an exhibit—from a concept through to a physical, three-dimensional exhibition."
Knowledge of materials and construction techniques to execute the design and build out of exhibitions.
Material Selection: The process of choosing materials based on their desired characteristics and performance requirements in the exhibition design industry.
Sustainability: Emphasizing the consideration of environmental and social impact issues when choosing materials and construction techniques.
Manufacturing Process: The process of creating exhibit materials, including selection of raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and assembly methods.
Design Principles: The guidelines that are taken into consideration while designing exhibition pieces, including composition, form, color, and balance.
Building Codes: The regulations that govern the construction of exhibition spaces, including code compliance considerations such as accessibility, fire and building safety, and egress requirements.
Project Management: The planning, coordination, and control of every aspect of the exhibition design and construction process.
Installation: The process of assembling and installing exhibits, which involves logistics, transportation, and installation crew management.
Lighting: Understanding lighting design principles and techniques for exhibitions and the effects of ambient lighting and contrast to highlight exhibition material.
Sound: Understanding how sound functions in an exhibition environment, how it can complement or interfere with exhibits, and techniques for controlling sound levels and quality.
Graphics: Designing graphic elements for exhibits, including typography, visual hierarchy, layout, and color.
Multimedia: Understanding the integration of technology into exhibitions, including interactive displays, digital media, and audio-visual elements.
Wood: A versatile and popular material, used for framing, paneling, and creating bespoke furniture.
Metal: Durable and strong, metals such as steel, aluminum, and iron can be used for frames, trussing, and panels.
Glass: Used for creating walls, display cases, and as an integral part of the design to showcase various exhibits.
Fabric: Including canvas, silk and other materials, fabric can be used for wall coverings, curtains, and elaborate drapes.
Plastic: An all-purpose material, plastic comes in different types and is used for signage, display cases, and other design features.
Paper: Used for signage and various art installations, paper also aids in creating unique textures and patterns.
Foam: Used for creating props, 3D models, and display sculptures.
Graphics and Prints: While not a material, graphic design and print media can be used for signage, wall coverings, and exhibition displays.
Lighting: Lighting can be used to enhance the impact of exhibits, provide mood and atmosphere, and highlight certain design elements.
Electronics: From touch screens to projectors, electronic and digital technologies play an essential role in creating immersive and interactive experiences in exhibition design.
"It is a continually evolving field, drawing on innovative, creative, and practical solutions."
"Directors, curators, exhibition designers, and technicians are some of the people who collaborate to design exhibits."
"These positions have great importance because how they design will affect how people learn."
"Learning is a byproduct of attention, so first the designers must capture the visitors' attention."
"A good exhibition designer will consider the whole environment in which a story is being interpreted rather than just concentrating on individual exhibits."
"Some other things designers must consider are the space allotted for the display, precautions to protect what is being displayed, and what they are displaying."
"For example, a painting, a mask, and a diamond will not be displayed the same way."
"Taking into account artifacts' culture and history is also important because every time the artifact is displayed in a new context it reinterprets them."
"The process of developing an exhibit...to developing communicative environments that 'tell a story' in a three-dimensional space."
"Success of an exhibit design can be evaluated by capturing the visitors' attention and facilitating their learning."
"The challenge of developing communicative environments that 'tell a story' in a three-dimensional space."
"Innovative, creative, and practical solutions are skills that exhibit designers need."
"A good exhibition designer will consider the whole environment in which a story is being interpreted."
"Precautions to protect what is being displayed" must be considered by designers.
"A painting, a mask, and a diamond will not be displayed the same way."
"Taking into account artifacts' culture and history is also important because every time the artifact is displayed in a new context it reinterprets them."
"Directors, curators, exhibition designers, and technicians" collaborate in exhibit design.
"Learning is a byproduct of attention, so first the designers must capture the visitors' attention."
"Directors, curators, exhibition designers, and technicians have great importance because how they design will affect how people learn."