Meredith Doby Design Studio | exhibition planning and design for museums and cultural organizations

The Museum of Reclaimed Urban SpaceConceptual Development, Coordination, Exhibition Design, Graphic Design

The Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space

I directed the design and interpretation of the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, a living archive of urban activism in the Lower East Side. Leading a team of volunteers and interns, I created the interpretive elements including exhibit labels, section labels and visitor feedback opportunities. These elements and a developing social media and digital presence will allow the museum of foster a collective history of social activism in the area. In addition to this work I designed marketing materials, merchandise and exhibition graphics.

Google Media Lounge @ the RNCCoordination, Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia

Google Media Lounge @ the RNC

Working with the experiential marketing firm MKG I helped to conceptualize, design and build the Google Media Lounge at the Republican National Convention. My roles included organizing a team of interns and co-designers, liaise with producers to manage a tight schedule and client requests, lay out floor plans and create client presentation renderings. Once designed, I then helped to oversee the production of all exhibit structures and graphics prior to the event and onsite.

DateSummer 2012CategoryExhibition Design, Graphic Design, Coordination, Multimedia, Event Design ClientGoogle PressPress Coverage of the Lounge/Cafe and Party

Google Party @ the RNCCoordination, Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia

Google Party @ the RNC

Working with the experiential marketing firm MKG I helped to conceptualize, design and build the Google Party held at the Tampa Museum of Art for the Republican National Convention. My roles included organizing a team of interns and co-designers, liaise with producers to manage a tight schedule and client requests, lay out floor plans and create client presentation renderings. Once designed, I then helped to oversee the production of all exhibit structures and graphics prior to the event and onsite.

DateSummer 2012CategoryExhibition Design, Graphic Design, Coordination, Multimedia, Event Design ClientGoogle PressPress Coverage of the Lounge/Cafe and Party

American WaterWorks Association ACE12Exhibition Design, Graphic Design

American WaterWorks Association ACE12

Challenge: To create the exhibit structure and environmental graphic design for the American WaterWorks Annual Meeting. I worked closely with the client to design and implement wayfinding, sponsorship opportunities, large-scale banners, merchandising systems, branded panels and the structures that house them.

DateFall 2011/Winter 2012CategoryExhibition Design, Graphic Design ClientAmerican Water Works Association LinkACE12 Annual Conference and Exposition

Dreamforce DetailingExhibition Design

Dreamforce Detailing

Challenge: To detail the structures for the Microsoft Salesforce Dreamforce Conference. Each drawing outlined the metal elements, panels and hardware necessary for each structure.

DateSpring/Summer 2012CategoryExhibition Design ClientMicrosoft SalesforceLinkMicrosoft Salesforce Dreamforce

Telecom Pioneers MuseumExhibition Design, Graphic Design

Telecom Pioneers Museum

Challenge: The Telecom Pioneers sought to create a museum exhibition for their annual conference with the theme “Pioneers are Sparks.” I began with sketches and reflections on Telecom Pioneers’ branding and message for the museum. I then laid out a general thematic floor plan. Next, I created quick structural designs and simple renderings to help the client better visualize each design.

The client was incredibly pleased with the final product of the Telecom Pioneer’s Centennial Museum. The museum was constructed from rented metal and printed graphics applied to PVC. These materials fit the tight budget and temporary nature of the museum. The museum included object cases with light attics, flatscreens and speakers.

DateFall/Winter 2011
CategoryExhibition Design, Graphic Design
ClientTelecom Pioneers Volunteer Network
LinkPioneers 2011 Annual Meeting

The Rosenbach Museum & LibraryExhibition Design, Graphic Design

The Rosenbach Museum & Library

Challenge: To create the environmental graphic design for The Civil War Begins exhibition at the Rosenbach Museum and Library. Working with the curator, I designed all the graphic elements and wall treatments for the exhibition. I designed an introductory banner to draw visitors into the gallery and a graphic design hierarchy to organize the large amount of text for each object.

DateFall 2010
CategoryGraphic Design, Exhibition Design
ClientThe Rosenbach Museum and Library
LinkThe Civil War Begins Exhibition Site

First Person MuseumCoordination, Exhibition Design

First Person Museum

Challenge: The First Person Museum, a project of First Person Arts, was a prototype “museum of the people.” It showcased the meaningful stories behind the every day objects in our lives through an exhibition of photographs, film, sound, and words.

I was brought on by Metcalfe Architecture & Design as an independent Installation Coordinator. My role involved designing the arrangement and content sections of the space. I then led a team to install the furniture, lighting, wall panels, photographs, video and audio components.

DateFall 2010CategoryInstallation/Coordination, Exhibition Design ClientFirst Person Museum and Metcalfe Architecture & Design LinkFirst Person Museum

“Design Does” UArts Year End ExhibitionCoordination, Exhibition Design

“Design Does” UArts Year End Exhibition

Challenge: To exhibit the works from five design departments of the University of the Arts in an entirely student designed, collaborative show entitled Design Does. As the Curatorial Committee Representative and Head of Exhibition Design and Fabrication, I oversaw the floor plan, the application of the curatorial structure, the general layout of the built exhibition walls, and the environmental graphic design. All of the projects were organized around a set of verbs to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of design and to express design as a means of action.

DateSpring 2010CategoryInstallation/Coordination, Exhibition Design ClientThe University of the Arts Design Departments LinkDesign Does Exhibition

Exhibit BoothsExhibition Design

Exhibit Booths

Challenge: To create renderings of exhibit booths and association structures for client presentations. The renderings sought to make the design clear and attractive to prospective clients. As the designer, I often presented these images to the clients, heard their feedback and discussed possible solutions.

DateDec. 2010 – Feb. 2012CategoryExhibition Design ClientBunn Automatic, Microsoft Sharepoint, Toy International Association

“Dissecting Eakins” Graduate ProjectExhibition Design

“Dissecting Eakins” Graduate Project

Challenge: To develop and design an exhibition on an aspect of Philadelphia history for the University of the Arts. I developed and designed the project from the Conceptual Design phase through to the Construction Document phase. Entitled Dissecting Eakins, the exhibition used visitor interactives and period-specific design to explore the scientific principles used in Eakins’ art.

DateFall 2009CategoryExhibition Design, Conceptual Development ClientMuseum Exhibition Planning and Design Graduate Project

“What Drives the Mind” Graduate ProjectConceptual Development, Exhibition Design

“What Drives the Mind” Graduate Project

Challenge: To produce the development, design, educational and promotional materials for an exhibition of sports racing cars in a team of interdisciplinary museum studies students. As team leader for the group, I facilitated our collaborative process towards the creation of the full exhibition package of What Drives the Mind: Risk and Sports Car Racing. I also acted as an exhibition developed/designer, contributing sketches, graphics, lighting treatment and the visitor walk-through.

DateFall Spring 2009CategoryConceptual Development, Exhibition Design ClientMuseum Exhibition Planning and Design Graduate Project

“Timescape” Master’s Thesis Exhibition ProjectConceptual Development

“Timescape” Master’s Thesis Exhibition Project

Challenge: To create an exhibition schematic design as part of my MFA thesis. I developed an educational mission, visitor experience goals and an overall gestalt for the exhibition. The mission of the exhibition was to create a spatial experience that would allow visitors to understand time as moments in space. I developed a narrative flow and visitor interactives that would support this mission.

DateSpring 2010CategoryConceptual Development ClientMuseum Exhibition Planning and Design Graduate Project

“Consumption Junction” Graduate ProjectConceptual Development

“Consumption Junction” Graduate Project

Challenge: To develop and design an exhibition aimed at an audience of 5th to 8th graders that educates on our consumption habits. Entitled “Consumption Junction” the exhibition simulated a grocery store where visitors freely chose what and how they would consume.

DateFall 2008CategoryConceptual Development ClientMuseum Exhibition Planning and Design Graduate Project

Philadelphia Museum of ArtGraphic Design

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Challenge: To assist the Graphic Design Department with the design and installation of case, wall, and vitrine labels for special exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Interning with the Graphic Design Department, I designed the font layout for each different type of label in the Cezanne and Beyond exhibition and the Frank O. Gehry: Design Process and the Lewis House exhibition. I also assisted with the application of vinyl and screen printed section labels.

DateAcademic Year 2008-09CategoryGraphic Design ClientPhiladelphia Museum of Art LinkFrank O. Gehry Exhibition Cezanne and Beyond

PSEG Energy & Environmental Resource CenterGraphic Design, Multimedia

PSEG Energy & Environmental Resource Center

Challenge: To create the content and info-graphics for interactive touch screens at the PSEG Environmental Education Center. Working with Talisman Interactive, I researched, wrote, and designed the content and informational graphics for the Renewable Resources interactive. Each info-graphic explains how a renewable resource works. After an editorial review by the client, I worked with the developers to integrate the info-graphics into the touch screens.

DateSummer/Fall 2009CategoryGraphic Design, Multimedia ClientPSEG LinkPSEG Energy & Environmental Resource Center

The GWU Cherry Tree YearbookGraphic Design

The GWU Cherry Tree Yearbook

Challenge: To design the 2007 George Washington University Yearbook. As the Senior Design Editor I directed the design concept of the book and designed the 400-page volume. Entitled Blueprints, the design set out to reflect the architecture of the University campus and Washington, D.C.

DateAcademic Year 2007CategoryGraphic Design ClientThe George Washington University

Short FilmsMultimedia

Short Films

Challenge: To create films! These are samples of some films I worked on in various capacities including shooting, producing, directing, and editing.

Date2010 to presentCategoryMultimedia

Sea Air Space ExpositionExhibition Design, Graphic Design

Sea Air Space Exposition

Challenge: To design the structures and environmental graphics for the Navy’s annual Sea Air Space Exposition. I designed large format banners, show directionals, entrance units, and registration booths. I worked closely with our in house graphics team to produce the graphics. I also ensured that the project was designed and produced on schedule and within the budget.

DateWinter/Spring 2011CategoryExhibition Design ClientNavy LeagueLinkNavy League Sea Air Space Exposition