How to find it and where to look
Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design resources can be found in a wide variety of formats and areas of the library. If you're more of a browser than a searcher, head for the Periodicals Department or browse the books in the following call number areas, AM151 (Museums), HF5845 (Visual Merchandising), NA6220 (Store Design)and TS396.5 (Commerical Exhibits).
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Recommended Resources for Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design
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EPDA - The Experiential Designers and Producers Association
Founded in 1954, The Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) is recognized internationally and serves thousands of professional members representing more than 300 corporations across 18 countries.
scholarly
January 2012 (n5)-June 2012 (n6). Semiannual
A journal focusing solely on the practice of exhibit making published in Germany in English- See AlsoExhibition Design: Creating an Engaging and Informative Experience for VisitorsElevating Contemporary Exhibition Design with Sliding Glass Panel SystemsExhibition Design and Branding: Creating Immersive Brand ExperiencesA brief introduction into Exhibition Design — Ibrahim Balushi
trade publication
September 1988 (v7 n9)-Current. Bimonthly
In each issue: Practical ideas and information marketers can immediately apply; in-depth analysis of America's most successful exhibit and event programs; and knowledge and tools to produce high-performance programs with measurable results. Buyer's Guide available through link in record trade publication
May 2001 (v20 n5)-Current. Quarterly
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide
Display and exhibit magazine, specializing in festive events catering displaytrade publication
January 1987 (v118 n1)-Current. 7x per year
Formerly Visual Merchandising & Store Design
Special Issue: Buyer's Guide
International authority on visual merchandisingVMSD.com provides retail professionals with retail design ideas and industry news.
2007 (n12)-Current. Quarterly
Published in Germany in English. Coverage of international trends in fashion design from couture to leisurewear. Brief editorial content covers news about collections, stores and markets
Affordable Exhibition Design by Francesc Zamora
From Francesc Zamora Mola, one of the international design world's most skilled and perceptive interior designers, Affordable Exhibition Design is a one-of-a-kind guide to imaginative, practical, and--crucially--budget-friendly exhibition design from around the world. A design editor at LYMNE and the creative force behind acclaimed titles like New Small Spaces and The Art of Landscape Architecture, Zola now provides an invaluable reference book for effective and cost-friendly solutions in display architecture.
ISBN: 9780061968822
BRANDLife: Concept Stores and Pop-Ups by Viction:ary (Editor)
Concept stores and pop-ups are all about discovery and stimulation. In a world where shopping options abound in the digital realm alone, perceptive brands are pushing creative boundaries to weave stories and cultivate inspiring ways of living within compelling physical environments to build deeper connections with their customers - whether through timeless narratives that truly distinguish them from the rest, or innovative displays that excite and engage. In recognizing the true power of design, BRANDLife: Concept Stores & Pop-ups demonstrates how graphic identities and interiors can translate a brand's philosophy and purpose into tangible and memorable experiences. Besides an eye-opening showcase of 60 projects across the world, it features interviews with market leaders who bring the best retail encounters across a variety of mediums and platforms to life.
ISBN: 9789887774792
Museum Participation by Kayte McSweeney (Editor); Jen Kavanagh (Editor)
Genuine participation is about much more than simply "taking part". But many museums' commitment to engagement and participation remains at this superficial level. Full participation involves the sharing of authority, decision-making and power. And letting go of the boundaries between the professional and the public. This book shows what is being done - and how it can be done. "This inspiring volume is packed with thoughtful examples of leading museums around the world involving their visitors in their work to powerful effect." Nina Simon, Executive Director, Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, and author of The Participatory Museum. "Participation is the only sustainable future for museums and galleries, and this book should inspire us all to get better at embedding it until it becomes part of our museums' DNA." Piotr Bienkowski, Project Director: Our Museum Programme, Paul Hamlyn Foundation. "This is a challenging volume of essays outlining radical museum practice... I highly recommend it to everyone concerned with the potential of the contemporary museum to promote equality and human rights." Dr Viv Golding, Programme Director of Learning & Visitor Studies, School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester.
ISBN: 1910144789
On Show by Sandu Cultural Media (Editor)
The beauty of impermanence has many manifestations - whether in the artistic, natural or spiritual realms. The design of exhibition and trade show stands exemplifies this temporary quality, providing intriguing displays that are at once eye catching, sophisticated and memorable. Whether controlled or interactive, the installations featured frequently make use of all surfaces from floor to ceiling to arrest one's attention and direct further explorations.
ISBN: 9781584234944
The Power of Visual Presentation by Tony Horton; Gail Deibler Finke (Editor)
"The Power of Visual Presentation focuses on the multifaceted projects of internationally recognized architectural and graphic designer Tony Horton. Combining space with architectural elements, graphics, color and light, Horton creates a distinct personality and a signature image for each of his clients." "In 180 pages and 200 full-color illustrations and photographs, this volume invites the viewer into retail stores, shopping centers, and exhibits designed by Tony Horton and company. The viewer is able to see and study how Horton approaches each new design challenge." "The book is divided into four areas of expertise: Retail Store Design, Environmental Graphic Design, Exhibit Design and Kiosk Design. Horton's gift for combining graphics and architecture make his design style very distinctive. Considered to be one of the strongest exhibit designers in the country, his exhibits range from small in-line spaces to the multilevel show giants." "The final collection focuses on RMUs - Retail Merchandising Units - or temporary tenant kiosks. Having designed and fabricated over 5000 RMUs in the past ten years, Horton's kiosks not only blend with their environment but provide a strong visual presentation to any merchandise."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
ISBN: 9781584710073
Visual Merchandising and Display by Martin M. Pegler; Anne Kong
ISBN: 9781501315299
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Contains images, 360 degree panoramas, and descriptions of physical and digital window displays in a real-time, searchable database of community-generated content that provides data on what retail environments look like around the world with coverage from 1931 to present.
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