Environmental graphics, exhibition design

and digital interactive experiences for the

Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, KS.

 

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Collaborative Design 

In the digital interactive experience, museum patrons go through the process of creating their own unique dinosaur avatar.  Answering scientific questions based on accurate knowledge of the various species, a user gets to generate their very own customized dinosaur, while learning about the various traits each type of creature had by interacting with the screens behind the large partition adjacent to the foyer mural.

Once the user is completed their dino-creation, they return to the other side of the partition and stand on a specific spot mark on the floor, at which point their custom-made dinosaur will appear on the screen at life-size and interact with viewers in virtual reality!

Photo Op time!!!

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This open area provides compartmentalized spaces where museum patrons can explore and learn about some of the various areas of scientific study.  The central terminal explains the myriad of interactive experiences one can participate in with each area as well as teaches viewers about the different scientific focuses and fields of study.

 

Once a patron leaves the central terminal and moves into the outer perimeter of the space, they can further explore the various exhibits and activities and learn about each specialized study.

From this central terminal users can interact with digital screen interfaces that will elaborate about the various experiences and scientific research they will engage with and learn about from the rooms directly behind them.  Then they can decide which field they would like to begin with.

Within this area, museum patrons will learn about fossilized animals and plants.

Here, patrons can dig in sand pits to uncover fossils and piece together the bones of a large and ancient reptile in an interactive magnet puzzle experience.

Within this area, museum patrons will learn

about the study of human societies, cultures

and their development.

 

Here, patrons can see how the human skeleton we know today has evolved over time as well as try on various masks from different cultures around the world.

 

Great for another photo op!

Within this area, museum patrons will learn about the subsystem of zoology that consists of the study of invertebrates, animals without a backbone .

Here, patrons can view live insects within contained habitats, piece together a large-scale praying mantis magnetic puzzle and view the world through different bug's eyes using an interactive screen to distort your vision to that of the particular insect selected.

Within this area, museum patrons will learn about the study of organisms, natural communities, ecosystems and landscapes.

Here, patrons can view live reptiles and amphibians within contained habitats, as well as take a break under the full-scale sculpted Tree of Life!

Within this area, museum patrons will learn about the study of Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.

Here, patrons can view and touch various rock formations as well as place them underneath black-light to see how their color changes.

Within this area, museum patrons will learn

about the study of celestial objects, space,

and the physical universe as a whole.

 

Here, patrons can study star formations and

learn about how constellations were identified as

well as step into an immersive digital experience

that flies them from earth to other planets!

For the patrons below a certain age, this area is dedicated to keeping these little ones engaged 

and helping them learn scientific basics.

Allwhile having fun.

 

The area is fully monitored by staff to ensure the children are safe and excited!

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