Washington State University's, Webster Hall, features Environmental and Earth Sciences, along with Physics exhibits. For this design, our team of nine, came up with different strategies to help gain efficiency and functionality through this space. There are seven geology case displays, moveable cases on the floor and physics cases places around the exhibit. The changes that we made to the floor plan, makes the space more engaging by the placement of the furniture, benches, and exhibits. Working in such a large group, I learned to manage my time very well. I kept on pace with due dates and what needed to be done.
Geology Exhibit Existing Floor Plan
Geology Exhibit Proposed Floor Plan
The seven wall displays, we decided as a group, that the most effective way to tell a story was to put it in chronological order. Our group was divided into groups of either one or two, to put together a case. Megan Pharmer and I put together the two cases of Environmental Hazards. We found the informational content of the poster, while Elizabeth put together the graphic display for all of the seven cases. Our posters are effective and successful because they are readable and easy to understand. I also believe the color scheme is cohesive to geology because it has natural colors. I learned a lot about each exhibit after this project, and feel more comfortable with talking about Museum design.
Environmental Hazards Case featuring Landslides & Floods There were six physics exhibits, and we were each given a specific exhibit to enhance the appearance and information about that topic. I had the Magnetic Materials exhibit, and by having a more intriguing display of information, with the correct and useful information, visitors will be more drawn to the exhibit.
Alicia Brandkamp & Taylor Brock put together the final posters for Phase 1, which include the original and proposed floor plans, and explains some of the proposed ideas that our group has for the update of the space. Throughout this process, I really enjoyed working in a group. The collaboration between the group was effective, and I learned a lot through the process.
At the beginning of this project, I put together cases study posters of science museums that I found interesting. While doing this research, I learned a lot about museum design and what types of things are important to display. Putting together these posters, helped me understand the process and development of museums.
