Section in context and a visual showing our design after final changes.

Presenting our model to members of MMU staff gave us an opportunity to improve our idea and discuss its details. After getting feedback from specialists we were able to refine the design in terms of lighting, security and safety in context of the site we chose - the John Dalton building.

The finished 1:1 prototype with a model representing the stool.

Working on the 1:1 model in the workshop.

We started with a scaled sketch model of the design. While making it we found out which areas need improvement, which made planning the 1:1 model easier.

After visiting the sites and seeing the artefacts from Special Collections we started working on our design. We decided to choose the 3D printed Femur Stool. The initial idea is inspired by Nelson Mandela sculpture in South Africa. The suspended from ceiling structure allows to explain the use of the stool by showing a representation of a person using it, without distracting attention from the object.

We also visited Manchester Museum. Compared to the Gallery it seems to be more traditional, but was also a good opportunity to study the exhibition and allowed us to come up with ideas for our own designs.

On day one we visited Whitworth Art Gallery. This allowed us to observe how objects can be exhibited considering not only the way of displaying them but also the use of light.