Section-18-Exhibits-Checklist. 7 Principles of Accessible Inclusive Exhibits. Sina demonstrating a sonification prototype of an exhibit at CMME 2012 at the Museum of Science, Boston. My first memory of visiting a museum is from elementary school. I remember trooping onto a bus full of children and the two-hour ride to the museum. When we arrived, I was split off from the rest of the children and placed in the charge of an older gentleman.
He gave me a pair of headphones and a cassette player with an audio tour of the museum. That trip came sharply to my mind again in May 2012, when I had the pleasure of working with the talented individuals at the Museum of Science, Boston, to create universally designed exhibits. Principles of universal design In 1997, the Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, published seven principles of universal design for buildings, outdoor environments, and products. Equitable use Can visitors with different functional limitations get a similar, or equitable, experience? Inclusion and Universal Access. Smithsonian Guidelines for accessible design. Twelve rules for arranging your classroom - Starting the year right - The First Year.
I was fortunate enough to have my own classroom during my first year of teaching. My school building was too small to provide every faculty member that luxury. Some colleagues taught in a different room every period, using carts to transport their materials. Others at neighboring schools settled into trailers that had been rented to handle an unexpected increase in the number of students enrolled. I was grateful, but had no time to dwell on my good fortune. I quickly replaced the pictures with a more diverse array of images and began moving desks, adding plants and organizing the board space.
My point? Twelve rules Consider the following before you start setting up your classroom. 1. Before designing your classroom, ask if there are any school policies that affect classroom displays. 2. Use a portion of your space to inspire students. 3. If you need students to access certain types of information daily, create a consistent space for them to find it. Label the space clearly. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tactile mapping-landau. White+Paper+-+Exhibit+design+strategies. 20 One Afternoon Craft Ideas. Here are 20 of our very favorite one afternoon craft projects! What's a "one afternoon" project?
It's any project that can be completed in one afternoon. So basically, it's an easy project! Most of these have a minimal number of supplies and steps. These are just for fun, simple projects to try out next time you have a lazy afternoon. Try painting the inside of your kitchen cabinets. Add some personality to your space with a song lyric wall art. Create your own cell phone case. Make some pretty cloth napkins. Make a simple cacti planter for your back porch or living room mantle. Make a few super simple personalized pet art (of your dog or cat!). We love this simple technique for making aged mercury glass candle holders. Make your own constellations scarf. Create a few DIY hanging planters for your windows or front porch. Make your own clipboards on found wood. Make your own stamp to personalized your next journal.
Create some easy kitchen wall art with this simple but fun technique. Comments. 10 Unconventional Ways to Frame Art. Finding the right frame for your photos or art is an essential final step in showcasing your masterpieces. While we naturally swoon over all frames gilded and colorful, we’re currently tossing aside the conventional wood and glass display for these 10 unique ways to frame your art. From sleek magnetic strips to well-crafted and minimally constructed designs—and even a few ways to DIY ‘em—these unusual framing methods put a fun and modern spin on whatever you display. 1.
Dartstrip ($25): Dartstrip might be the coolest new way to hang photos. The flexible, eight foot strip of steel has a restickable adhesive backing for easy installation, can be cut to any smaller size, and comes with 16 disc magnets that hold two-dimensional artwork in place. Doesn’t the packaging blow your mind?! 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Would you frame your art using unconventional methods? 15 Blogs Explaining How to Hang a Photo Wall without Making a Million Holes.
Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin | in Housekeeping Do you have pictures lying around or sitting in a box gathering dust? Why not create a photo collage on a wall to display those images of your loved ones or places you’ve visited? The trick to making the wall look professional is to make sure the pictures are hung straight and look cohesive. There are tricks to help you with your layout, such as using a layout template to create your wall.
If you already have a bunch of frames that you want to use, you might try creating your own layout by using recycled wrapping paper or butcher paper. Style="display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-4124582203033855" data-ad-slot="8190255035"> Using Layout Templates By using a layout template you can be assured that your photo wall will look professional and put together. Freestyle Maybe you already have a bunch of frames that you’ve collected over the years or purchased at a garage sale. No Nails. DMiles.Barns2004. Tips and Ideas for Hanging Pictures and Gallery Wall LayoutsHang with the Best® Blog | AS Hanging Systems. By Dave Veilleux, VP Business Development - Creating a picture wall or art display wall is a stylish way to add personality to a home.
When done correctly, the results are timeless. This type of display holds up over time, and you will find yourself satisfied with your picture wall for years to come. Better yet, with the techniques we will reveal to you in this article, you will find you can make changes to the layout and design at any time. No longer must you avoid changing your display because of the damaging holes caused by nails.
The Dos and Don’ts of Creating Wall Displays It used to also be very intimidating! First of all, the Internet is full of articles all about supposed proven and magical methods for planning your layout. Here is a photo of the process in action and the final results. Photo source is unknown. Here is a fine example that was written up in Better Homes and Gardens. However, all is not good. Another issue is in replacing a cut out with an object.
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