
Photos are owned by the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art.
Photographer credit is: © Muzi Rowe
Photographer contact information:https://eighteenpercentlabs.com
Audience: Manetti Shrem Museum Visitors
Location: Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shem Museum of Art North Lounge
Role: Interaction Designer, Interior Designer
Skills: Graphics, Spatial, Interaction
Timeline: 6 weeks
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.
The idea of "reflection" was a recurring theme for the space.
"Ciebe Tree" by Beatriz Cortez, Phillip Byrne and Tatiana Guerrero brought metallic texture and orange color.
We decided on stools that could be moved around depending on what people wanted the space to be.
We wanted a title wall that would be easily legible and inspire exploration and excitement.
The survey board used wooden coins painted to represent different age groups to cast opinions for the prompt provided.
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.
It was important to us that there was adequate distance around the artwork and the interactive areas, so that we could prevent crowding.
The year-long space was designed to remain as the exhibitions change. That is why the prompts relate to reflecting on experiences with art and museums rather than a specific exhibition theme.
I designed postcards to promote free entry and ways to utilize the space on Adobe Illustrator following the existing brand guidelines.
The postcards formed a map with the walking distance to the museum from nearby social hubs.
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