Interactivity

Whilst at the science museum they do exhibit some interactive displays which are designed to give you infomation. By giving the user something to do their initial interest is to interact and the outcome is that they learn about what your teaching the.

Looking at lighting at the V&A and Science Museum

Whilst on my trip I also took note of the lighting at the V&A and Science Museum to use this infomation for when designing my own concept for a exhibition.

Research at London Museums

I visited the Victoria and Albert museum and the science museum last week to do some field research on displays and exhibition styles. I was studying how they encouraged the visitor to interact with it and learn about a particular stand. Here are some images I took while I was there to document what I learnt.

Display stands

The type of display stands I feel would attract my attention are ones which allow the public to feel involved with. If the public can literly Enter the display area they will feel more interactive with the work there, once the person is in it is easier to lead them though a path or story in the display.

Here are some displays which I have found on the internet which are intersting.

Researching exhibition types

It is crucial for us to choose the right kind of exhibition stand for the display. This choice will help us to maximize the effectiveness of the exhibit in the best way possible. There are a number of different kinds of exhibition stands on the market that I have found shown bellow.

1. Traditional Stands - These stands were the ones that have been used for many decades now and the mechanism is very simple. Essentially a traditional exhibition stand consists of a couple of rods that are firmly rooted in the ground. In between these rods, there is some sort of platform that is places so that the exhibitor may display the exhibit on it. Although there are many different types of exhibition stands available nowadays, this still remains a popular stand to use.

2. Modular Display Stands - These types of stands is very popular among exhibitors, with these types of stands offering versatility for exhibiting. What the term literally means is that there are a number of individual components that fit together to form this exhibition stand. The most common types of modular displays are the table top displays, point of purchase and portable displays.

3. Literature Stands - These are much specialised and ones that help the exhibitors set up displays for different kinds of literature. Essentially, a literature stand is like a portable bookshelf that has various shelves that will allow the exhibitor to place a number of small items on different levels. These stands are very useful for ensuring that you leave a lasting impression on the exhibition attendees, by aiding them in walking away with branded materials about your business.

4. Banner Stands - Banner stands are a relatively new innovation and allow the display to hang from the stand. There are many different kinds of banner stands, which include roller banners, cassette banners, rigid banners and motorised banners. These stands are very easy and quick to assemble and come in a variety of styles and designs.

5. Pop-up Stands - These stands give exhibits a more artistic appeal and are a portable option for businesses to use. This type allows for a lot of versatility and there are a number of add-ons that can enhance these stands. These types of stand are also very portable, easy to put up and wonderful for branding.

Exhibition

I am now coming to the end of my 3 year degree studying in design and engineering, after achieving and completing many projects now is the time for me to celebrate and display my work for others to enjoy, and to exhibit my abilities to the public. We will do this as a group event to put on the best display possible, by dividing into teams to make the work load more managable. The display will be themed to carry a profesional trend throughout the whole exhibition, and the first steps that we are taking is to design potensial exhibition styles individualy.