Interpretive Space
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Audience: Manetti Shrem Museum Visitors
Location: Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shem Museum of Art North Lounge
Purpose: Design the North Lounge for visitors to comfortably rest throughout their visit at the Manetti Shrem Museum. Create a space that guides visitors’ internal reflection and encourages them to display their thoughts for others to build on. Invite interaction that creates a sense of safety and community for multiple age groups.
Designers: Ayana Bailey-Gaines, Kacey Chan, Nala Haley, Kelly Kankowski, Christian Onguibo, and Jadzia Pho
Concept Creation
Lookbook
The Artwork
The Artwork
We were inspired by the comfort and conversations that take place in a living room. The idea of "reflection" was a recurring theme for the space.
The Artwork
The Artwork
The Artwork
The angular sculpture "Ciebe Tree" by Beatriz Cortez, Phillip Byrne and Tatiana Guerrero brought an interesting metallic texture and orange color.
Interactive Elements
Question Development
Chip in Your Opinion!
Chip in Your Opinion!
The journaling bar was brought back from a previous lounge design. We collaborated on creating prompts related to how art is involved in people's lives and the artwork in the room to invite further exploration.
Chip in Your Opinion!
Chip in Your Opinion!
Chip in Your Opinion!
The interactive survey board has wooden coins painted to represent different age groups to cast opinions or the prompt provided. The options range from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree with no neutral position.
Design Process
Seating Options
Seating Options
Seating Options
We decided on stools that could be moved around depending on what people wanted the space to be. It could be an relaxed lounge facing all directions or you could isolate your seating.
Graphics
Seating Options
Seating Options
We wanted a title wall that would be easily legible and inspire exploration and excitement. We alluded to the year-long exhibition "Light Into Density" by including a quote from one of the artists inside of the exhibit.