Student community engagement projects from the exhibition and experience design concentration in the UC Davis Department of Design

Entertainment, Exhibition

Scintillating Science

Create designs for an exhibition space to activate science.

Overview
A new large-scale science center requires designs for a series of galleries to make their content engaging and relevant to contemporary audiences. Respond to the brief and plans provided.

Brief
Create designs for an experience in a specific gallery. Develop one story for a broad audience using engaging methods and interactive exhibit solutions. Work in teams to develop the content and quickly rendered design solutions. The design team at Museum Studio/Event will share their solutions at the end.

Process
Phase 1: Research and Design Analysis (Absorb)
Phase 2: Concept and Design Proposal (Ideate)
Phase 3: Detailed Design Solutions (Develop)
Phase 4: Design Documentation and Intent (Present)

Course: Design in Europe program, 2025

Community Collaborator: Museum Studio, London, U.K.

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