EXHIBIT DESIGN PROCESS
From conceptualization and design, to the creation of supporting text,
fabrication and exhibit installation, Bailey Donovan creates exhibits
that help your organization tell powerful stories with lasting impact on
your community and your future. Whether you'd like exhibits that are
permanent, temporary or transportable, for community outreach or
public relations, BaileyDonovan will help you deliver your message ina
compelling, cost-effective way.
Process Overview
1. Initial Meeting to discuss scope of project, budget, needs and your
vision for the exhibit.
2. Exhibit Development - Curatorial team compiles an object list with
dimensions and digital photos of objects, photo list, signage list and
final exhibit script - includes all items needed to design exhibit.
3. Projected Exhibit Cost - BD will project a cost based on your
budget, exhibit size, objects, case goods, graphic design, production,
fabrication needs and installation time.
4. Project Schedule - BD will work with client to develop a schedule
based on realistic goals and projected opening date.
5. Floorplan and Conceptual Elevations - After exhibit development,
(assumes delivery of complete exhibit list and dimensions to us)
BaileyDonovan will design exhibit and present rough floorplans and
conceptual elevations to client
6. Floorplan/Conceptual Elevations Client Approval - upon client
approval of floorplan and conceptual elevations, determine paint colors
and further refine floorplan as needed and prepare exhibit elevations.
7. Fabrication and Design of Case Goods (walls, platforms, cases, plexi
vitrine, transportable banner stands etc. as needed).
8. Digital Images - Obtain photos to be used in exhibit from client,
scanned at high resolution (approx 150- 200 ppi at final size for print)
or BaileyDonovan will provide scanning and photoshop services -
depending on client’s needs (or client provides digital images)
9. Design of Exhibition Text Panels - based on final approved script
and high resolution images and graphics, further refine elevations with
actual panels as needed. Design of Exhibition Labels
10. Design of interactives exhibits, videos, audio*
11. Client approval of exhibit elements.
12. Design and Order Exhibit Signage
13. File Preparation for Production - BaileyDonovan will prepare all files
for printing and mounting
14. Production of Text Panels, Banners and Labels to be printed and
possibly mounted at outside vendor
15. Delivery and Installation of Exhibit - May include casegoods, walls,
signage, panels, banners, labels, objects, technology, interactives,
video and audio devices.
* The process and scheduling for production of audio visuals, web
site, exhibit interactives, supporting collateral materials such as
opening invitation or exhibit brochure will be a separate process
and schedule.
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