re-envisioning the national park experience

32
Fort Pulaski Envisioned by students of Savannah College of Art and Design

Upload: kathleen-fritz

Post on 28-Mar-2016

223 views

Category:

Documents


4 download

DESCRIPTION

A team of SCAD design students propose a new user experience at Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island, GA March, 2009

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Fort Pulaski

Envisioned by students of Savannah College of Art and Design

Page 2: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

What will you discover…

Page 3: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

…at the all‐new

Fort Pulaski National Park

Page 4: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Discover Connect Explore

Page 5: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Utilize Highway 80

Page 6: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Entry Signage

Page 7: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Outgoing SignageInvite visitors to come back!

Page 8: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 9: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

The Orientation CompassAn outdoor orientation aid.

Page 10: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Circle near parking area

Page 11: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

‐ Visitor Center‐ Fort Pulaski‐ Tybee Island‐ Lighthouse‐McQueen's Isle‐ Fort Stewart‐ Savannah‐ Fort Jackson

Orient Yourself!‐ Coastguard & Picnic Area‐ John Wesley Memorial‐ Fort Sumter‐ Hilton Head Isle‐Washington D.C.   

Page 12: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 13: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

History and Culture‐ Slavery‐ Increase visitation by the  African ‐ American population‐ Color Symbolism: Blue and White = Protection

Page 14: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Freestanding Exhibit‐Multi‐Sided InformationalDisplay Case‐Explains Micro to Macro  relationship of Fort Pulaskito NPS‐Explains case contents‐Vernacular ReplicaTextile Case

Page 15: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 16: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 17: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Construction worker1829‐47

Confederate soldier1861 ‐ 62

48th NY Troop soldier, baseball player

1863

Prisoner –Immortal 600

1865CCC worker1933

Select a historic 

journey with one of the 

characters and discover facts 

and stories about their lives back in 

the day.

Choose Your Own AdventureA new outlook on the timeline.

Page 18: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Possible Positions For Characters

Page 19: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

The ViewfinderViewfinders at various locations in and around the Fort help visualize past events as viewed from that vantage point.

Page 20: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 21: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 22: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 23: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 24: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 25: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

How do we attract missing demographics?

What can we advertise?Where can we advertise?Who can we reach?

Page 26: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 27: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 28: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience
Page 29: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Community Involvement

What can we do?Who can we partner with?Why is this important?

Page 30: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

SCAD Theatre Department Savannah PlayhouseSavannah Orchestra 

Traveling BandsOrchestras 

Other Performances 

Page 31: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Alternate ActivitiesHikingBikingCampingKayakingFishing

FireworksStargazingBird watchingOutdoor theater

Page 32: Re-envisioning the National Park Experience

Discover     Connect       ExploreWhat will you discover at the all‐new Fort Pulaski?