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ExhibiTricks |
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http://blog.orselli.net |
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English |
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museums, exhibits, design |
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"Tricks of the Trade" about Exhibits (and Museums.)
Useful information and resources for exhibit design and exhibit development. |
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37 Followers |
I (almost) lost my voice ...
In both a physical and metaphorical way, I (almost) lost my voice during the recent ASTC conference (the international gathering of science center folks.) My laryngitis is mostly better now, but I'm still mulling over why I felt like there were more hucksters and monument-builders dominating the conversation at the conference than usual. Is it the effects of the poor economy, or an inexorable shift in the science c
Kathy McLean's Exhibit Manifesto
Kathy McLean wants you to help create a revolution in exhibition design. And she has issued her manifesto.
Kathy gave a thoughtful presentation the other day during the Pecha Kucha session at the 2009 ASTC conference.
You can see an
Happy ASTC Halloween!
The international "gathering of the clans" of science center folks called the ASTC Annual Conference starts in Fort Worth this Saturday.
Which as my four children have repeatedly reminded me is Halloween.
So here is a great "trick or treat" (without the trick!) opportunity for any intrepid ExhibiTricks readers who will be in
Exhibit Design Inspiration: The Dyson Air Multiplier
A classic science center exhibit involves a lightweight ball or balloon trapped in a fast-flowing stream of air to demonstrate (ostensibly) the Bernoulli effect.
However most fans or blowers are loud, and involve blades that don't respond well to pencils, visitor's fingers, and other foreign objects.
Enter Sir James Dyson's latest invention, The Air Multiplier --- which basi
Museum Mission Pop Quiz (First In A Series)
Pop Quiz: Do the two statements below belong together? Why or why not?
STATEMENT 1:
The Mission of the Museum of Science:
The Museum's mission is to play a leading role in transforming the nation's relationship with science and technology. This role becomes ever more important as science and technology shape and reshape our lives and world, and it means we:
Promote active citizenship informed by the world of science and technology
Inspire lifelong appreciation of the importance and impact of science and engineeri
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