Ninja POP!
Exhibit/Experience Design
Exhibit/Experience Design
Ninjas are awesome!
This exhibit concept explores the popularity of ninjas during the 1980's and attempts to demonstrate why they became so popular.
The experience is designed to capture the same excitement and energy felt by many kids and young adults during the emergence and height of the ninja craze in the 1980’s, when pop culture began to reflect a wider variety of interests and found inspiration in Japanese and other eastern cultures. It reflects the intersection between the mysterious old world of the historical ninja and the bright modernism of the new.
This exhibit concept explores the popularity of ninjas during the 1980's and attempts to demonstrate why they became so popular.
The experience is designed to capture the same excitement and energy felt by many kids and young adults during the emergence and height of the ninja craze in the 1980’s, when pop culture began to reflect a wider variety of interests and found inspiration in Japanese and other eastern cultures. It reflects the intersection between the mysterious old world of the historical ninja and the bright modernism of the new.
The floor plan. The star in the center represents a floor element applied directly beneath the center statue.
1. Entryway to Exhibit 2. Title Wall
3. Shoji Screen Hall. This screen leads visitors from the entry area into the central exhibit area. Actors perform ninja moves while lit from behind
4. Introduction Wall
5. 1980’s Timeline. Presents some of the most influential and popular Ninja and martial arts movies, toys and other entertainment.
6. Movie viewing wall + bench, showcasing a popular 80’s Ninja movie.
7. Personal Stories Wall. Presents a nostalgic view of the ninja craze by using several photos and stories from people who experienced it first-hand.
8. "Anatomy of a Ninja" statue. Life-sized statue highlights ninja clothing, weapons and tools. The display case below the statue holds and provides descriptions of various artifacts.
Exterior Rendering.
Interior Rendering.
