Affordable Housing Exhibition
Welcome to the Affordable Housing Exhibition, an innovative interactive exhibition designed to educate and inspire visitors about affordable housing solutions. This project addresses the pressing issue of housing affordability and aims to provoke thought and discussion on sustainable housing practices. The exhibition combines digital and physical elements to create an engaging and informative experience for a diverse audience.
Role
Concept Design
Competitor Analysis
Product Direction
Design System
UI/UX Design
Type
USYD Coursework
(Groupwork)
Tools used
Figma
Miro
Canva
Unity
Exhibition Concept
The concept of the IDEA 9202 exhibition is rooted in the need to make affordable housing accessible and comprehensible to the general public. By leveraging interactive displays, immersive experiences, and educational content, the exhibition seeks to bridge the gap between complex housing issues and everyday understanding. The goal is to provide visitors with a comprehensive view of affordable housing solutions and inspire action and awareness.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was to create an exhibition that not only conveys critical information about affordable housing but also engages visitors in a meaningful way. The exhibition needed to be informative, interactive, and visually appealing to capture the interest of a diverse audience and effectively communicate the complexities of housing affordability.
Design Solution
To address the design challenge, the exhibition incorporates a variety of interactive elements, including touchscreens, virtual reality experiences, and physical models. These elements are designed to provide a hands-on learning experience, allowing visitors to explore different aspects of affordable housing solutions. The exhibition also features informative panels, multimedia presentations, and real-life case studies to enhance understanding and engagement.
Design Process
01
Discovery
Key
Findings
How to Improve
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Conducted extensive research on affordable housing issues, including literature reviews, interviews with experts, and analysis of existing housing models.
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Engaged with potential visitors and stakeholders to understand their perspectives and information needs.
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Identified key themes and messages to be communicated through the exhibition.
Discussion between visitors （Mostly between the students and staff from the University of Sydney)
Discussion between all stakeholders of architecture, design and planning
Discussion between visitors （Mostly between the students and staff from the University of Sydney)
A participatory event to disseminate knowledge
Difficult to gather feedback from visitors.
Visitors produce their ideas on the spot and are recorded
Visitors can't interact with past, or remote visitors
Visitors can interact with past, or remote visitors
02
Definition
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Defined the target audience, including students, professionals, policymakers, and the general public.
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Developed user personas and journey maps to guide the design process.
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Outlined the core content and interactive elements required to effectively convey the exhibition's messages.
Discussion between all stakeholders of architecture, design and planning.
Emphasizing data visualization in designTranscend spatial limitations.
Engage the audience actively.
Engagement of audiences to solve social problems through their own efforts.
Key
Findings
03
Development
- Created low-fidelity prototypes of the exhibition layout and interactive elements.
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Iterated on the design based on feedback from user testing and stakeholder input.
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Developed high-fidelity prototypes and conducted further testing to refine the user experience.
Reflection
My goal was to create an exhibition that communicated the complex issues of affordable housing while engaging a diverse audience. Balancing educational content with user engagement was a critical learning area. I realized the importance of designing an experience that captures interest, not just presenting information. This shift in approach enhanced the visitor experience. This project deepened my understanding of interactive design and user engagement. Simplifying complex information and creating an engaging user experience taught me the value of empathy, collaboration, and iterative design.