Case study – Exhibition panels for Islington Heritage Centre

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Case Study – Exhibition panels for Islington Heritage Centre

Islington Heritage Centre were planning a 4 year long commemoration of WW1. The focus would be on Islington Home Front during the Great War. A series of 9 exhibition panels was required where the Centre could showcase information and photographs. The panels would tell the story of the Borough in that period.

The panels

The Centre asked us to design panels that would give an overall feel of the period.  They also wanted to use (initially anyway) colours similar to the purple and green used by the Suffragettes. However, they didn’t yet have all the material they planned to use available, so we had to create a initial concept. This would give them an idea of how the panels might look, using images sourced from stock photo libraries.

I have always had a love of history and studied it at O and A level, and knew a lot about WW1 (as well as other eras) So I was able to draw on that knowledge and passion to source suitable images. I developed a montage of different iconic elements from the period. I used a khaki like green as the main thematic colour, to reflect the military aspect of the conflict.

Because the Centre, didn’t yet have images, I had to guess what space might be required and so left a large area in the centre of the panel clear for them to introduce material later.

The logo

The Centre also asked me to design a logo for the exhibition, again using the Suffragette purple and green. I used another iconic element as part of the graphic, barbed wire. At the time there was or had been only one World War, which they referred to as The Great War. With hindsight we tend to call the conflict World War 1 so I used The Great War as the title.

The result

I really enjoyed creating this piece, drawing on my passion and knowledge to help the client solve their need: creating an atmospheric and poignant design for their exhibition. The client really loved the concept too.

See more of my exhibition design on the exhibition and environmental page on my website.

Learn more about the stages in the design process by check out my blog, 13 Key Steps in the Design Process.

To find out how I can help you create atmospheric, eye catching and effective design solutions, call 0775 341 3005 or email info @ iconiccreative.co.uk