Museum Exhibition Planning and Design

This helpful guide includes: ·Breakdown of the design and development project phases used by professional planner/designers ·Principles of good design as they pertain to: color, light, shape, form, space, line, balance, accent, rhythm, proportion, and scale ·Criteria to evaluate an exhibit and measure its success ·Discussion of construction contracts and procedures ·Discussion of building materials and their advantages and disadvantages ·Glossary of museum and design terms for easy reference · Bogle has translated her years of experience as an exhibition planner into a guide for practitioners of all sizes and levels of experience. For the solo practitioner, perhaps working with limited or no staff in a small institution, Bogle walks through every task that will be faced as the project develops. For the staff member of a larger institution or firm, this book serves as a checklist, reinforcing the instruction that comes from peers and previous experience. Museum Exhibition Planning and Design is a useful tool for anyone interested in or involved in bringing their exhibits to life.