1. Skills for an Exhibit
Designer
Deborah J. Sovinee,
Independent Museum
Professional
Ability to visualize
Sketch
Know how to build things
Ability to work with a team
Knowledge of materials
CAD drawing or drafting
Ability to translate abstract
concepts into physical reality
Presentation of ideas
2. Stay Current!
Read Trade magazines
Keep current on latest technology
Go to conferences, check out these organizations:
ASTC Assoc. of Science-Technology Centers),
AAM (American Assoc. of Museums),
NEMA (New England Museum Assoc.).
SIGGRAPH - Int’l Conference and Exhibition on
Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques
SEGD (Society for Environmental Graphic Design),
USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)
Think Sustainable design
16. OBSERVATION SHEET FOR
MAPPING THE COAST (BEAD CHAIN LOOP)
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What they say…
25. Exhibit Design
Independent vs. In-house
Knowledge of business vs. knowledge of only museums
Client and visitor vs. just visitor
Higher pay and less job security vs. lower pay and more
job security
Regarded as expert vs. as staff
Out of pocket expenses high (conferences, etc.) vs. perk
of the job
Harder to access expertise vs. in-house experts
Greater independence and control vs. less say in
projects, etc.
Time is flexible but 24/7 vs. mostly set hours