The styles witnessed were:
- Voice overs
- Interactive touch screens
- Information Kiosks
- Poster Boards
- Physical exhibits
I found that all worked well within their environments and allowed a variety of information to be passed on. More, compared to if one style was used. This was because I found that I had missed detail on an exhibit, but thanks to another style of information I still managed to recieve it.
During my visits I also noticed a big difference in my general feeling to the museums depending on the layouts.
I found that Brooklands had their exhibits close together and felt quite clostraphobic. This lead to me feeling rushed to go round the exhibits and felt I missed out on information as I wasn't enjoying it. Where as the Mercedes World was very spacious, even though there were large amounts of wall space the text and exhibits were displayed in such a way to make maximum use of the building. With chairs and tables added in areas, it allowed for a relaxing venue for the public to calmly walk around. I found I took a lot of time on each exhibit to take in maximum information.
Due to this I feel the best way to layout the Natural Concept is to use displays with space and give plenty of chance for the public to manouvre around at their own pace.
Good observations, but what about the layout related to your theme: how are you planning to interpret your theme through the layout of your exhibition. For example: what kind of graphics or props are you planning to use? What colours are you thinking of using in the exhibition? The layout is closely related to the use of graphics, colours, signs, and the way your work is exhibited. Weren't you thinking of using branches, etc? How are you planning to display them (you talk about Physial Exhibit at the beginning of this topic, that's display)? Any renders? Also, remember your concept has to have an AIM. The aim is to tell a story, to inform. Why you decided to use nature as your topic? How is that related to the work you're planning to show, what's the connection? If there's no connection, then there's no communication of the topic you want to talk about: YOUR WORK. Find that connection because that's one of the most important elements you will have to talk about on Thursday.
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