Basics Interior Design 02: Exhibition Design explores the role of the exhibition designer as a creative practitioner, and seeks to communicate a better understanding of exhibition design as a discipline.This umbrella term incorporates the development of commercial trade fairs, brand experiences, themed attractions, world expositions, museum galleries, visitor centres, historic houses, landscape interpretation and art installations. Millions of people visit exhibitions of one sort or another every year, constituting a multi-billion dollar global industry.This book offers a comprehensive guide to the practice of exhibition design, and considers the blurring of its borders with other disciplines, such as graphic design.

Introduction. How to get the most out of this book. What is an exhibition?: Expos; Commercial exhibitions; Museum galleries; Heritage; Art and leisure. Exhibition design: Exhibition families; The role of the exhibition designer; Exhibition space; Designing for people; Understanding the story; Student case study. Designing a narrative: Inspirational triggers; Structure of narrative space; Personal conversations; Public conversations; Student case study. Exhibition media: Theatrical techniques; Cinematic techniques; Interactivity; Display; Student case study. Exhibition graphics: Typography; Graphic families; Graphics and communication; Graphic production; Navigation; Student case study. Putting on a show: Sustainability; Tendering; Building an exhibition; Exhibition lighting; Handover; Evaluation; Student case study. Conclusion. Useful resources; Glossary; Index; Acknowledgements. Picture credits. Working with ethics.