Category Archives: 2017-18

Mini Museum: Room Analysis

We started off the project by picking our story. We had chosen Mini Museum as our group found it more interesting and challenging to design for children. After visiting the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery we then analysed our chosen room for the story. Looking

Mini Museum: Room Analysis

We started off the project by picking our story. We had chosen Mini Museum as our group found it more interesting and challenging to design for children. After visiting the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery we then analysed our chosen room for the story. Looking

Mini Museum: Warehouse Visit

To get more of an understanding of how museums function and where the artefacts are stored, we visited the Museum Collections Centre. Here, we were able to view various artefacts from different exhibitions and time periods. During the session at

Mini Museum: Warehouse Visit

To get more of an understanding of how museums function and where the artefacts are stored, we visited the Museum Collections Centre. Here, we were able to view various artefacts from different exhibitions and time periods. During the session at

The Museum Collection

We went to the warehouse where the artefacts and objects for the museum are stored, we were told that around 10% of the museums collections are displayed whilst the other 90% are in the warehouse for storage. For this workshop

The Museum Collection

We went to the warehouse where the artefacts and objects for the museum are stored, we were told that around 10% of the museums collections are displayed whilst the other 90% are in the warehouse for storage. For this workshop

Colour Storyline

Introduction After the introduction of all the stories our group decided that we would like to pursue the colours project, this was due to the broad nature of colour, the way we perceive it and the history behind it. There are

Colour Storyline

Introduction After the introduction of all the stories our group decided that we would like to pursue the colours project, this was due to the broad nature of colour, the way we perceive it and the history behind it. There are

Animal Stories – Design Development

This idea is trying to make the display more interactive by having coloured buttons which correlate to a specific animal. By pressing the button is will activate the projector to show an animation and sound clip giving an explanation of the

Animal Stories – Design Development

This idea is trying to make the display more interactive by having coloured buttons which correlate to a specific animal. By pressing the button is will activate the projector to show an animation and sound clip giving an explanation of the

100 Stories Jewel in the Crown: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Visit

After a tour of the gallery and exploring the story options and spaces for the exhibitions we decided as a group on ‘The Jewel in the Crown’. We chose this story from the others because of the interest the group accumulated towards

100 Stories Jewel in the Crown: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Visit

After a tour of the gallery and exploring the story options and spaces for the exhibitions we decided as a group on ‘The Jewel in the Crown’. We chose this story from the others because of the interest the group accumulated towards

Animals Stories – Design Idea

We came up with the idea of creating a circular platform in the centre of the room that visitors could walk around. This would also slightly elevate the animals to bring them closer to the viewers eye level in an

Animals Stories – Design Idea

We came up with the idea of creating a circular platform in the centre of the room that visitors could walk around. This would also slightly elevate the animals to bring them closer to the viewers eye level in an

Animal Stories – Conceptual Idea

We have chosen the animals with the stories that we thought were most interesting, and animals which we thought would have most impact to draw visitors into the room and take more time to observe the exhibits. We have placed

Animal Stories – Conceptual Idea

We have chosen the animals with the stories that we thought were most interesting, and animals which we thought would have most impact to draw visitors into the room and take more time to observe the exhibits. We have placed

Animal Stories – Animals Analysis

We have looked closer at the Raven and analysed its colours, textures and thought about the possibilities of what it could do. We took this idea and used it to look at the other animals that we have chosen to

Animal Stories – Animals Analysis

We have looked closer at the Raven and analysed its colours, textures and thought about the possibilities of what it could do. We took this idea and used it to look at the other animals that we have chosen to

Animal Stories – Analysis of Room

Colour & Materials After taking a tour of the gallery we began to analyse our designated room to display our exhibition. Our analysis highlights the simple use of materials within the space. The light coloured flooring and the white painted walls

Animal Stories – Analysis of Room

Colour & Materials After taking a tour of the gallery we began to analyse our designated room to display our exhibition. Our analysis highlights the simple use of materials within the space. The light coloured flooring and the white painted walls

Animals Stories – Journey Collage Through The Room

This collage depicts the journey through the building, showing the range of materials and features within the space. The journey follows from top to bottom, or vice versa, showing the approach to the rooms by summarising the adjacent rooms.  

Animals Stories – Journey Collage Through The Room

This collage depicts the journey through the building, showing the range of materials and features within the space. The journey follows from top to bottom, or vice versa, showing the approach to the rooms by summarising the adjacent rooms.