Eco-friendly design

To keep the project’s environmental impact to a minimum, the custom-shaped panels were produced using X-Board™, a recycled backing material made from 100% recycled paper. The material is both lightweight and extremely durable; great for both a traveling display and the environment! The cardboard-like edges also added a nice eco-friendly touch to the overall look.

The three residential waste carts for Mixed Recyclables, Green Waste, and Refuse were included to promote the City’s curbside recycling program. With graphics applied directly to the sides, each cart gives visitors helpful tips and information on sorting, as well as describing how their waste is used once they throw it out. Visitors can also watch Opalavision episodes on the integrated LCD display with included headphones (to help keep libraries quiet), while built-in literature racks provide visitors with additional information to take home.

Recognition

The display is currently on tour in Oahu’s public libraries through 2010, and has been seen at public events around town, including the Green Aloha Concert with Henry Kapono and Jack Johnson’s Kokua Festival. In June 2010, it received an Ilima Award of Excellence from the IABC Hawaii.

The museum’s exhibit area features rich, detailed, and historically accurate dioramas, with period aircraft and artifacts from the museum’s collection. From Japanese Zeros launching off the carriers at dawn, to the U.S. Marine aviators who fought against the harsh conditions of the Soloman Islands, each exhibit recreates the scene of the historic battles that defined the war in the Pacific, presenting them in a uniquely interactive way.

While serving as Art Director for the entire development of the 42,000 square-foot museum, I worked closely with the curator, research staff, construction team, and outside vendors in designing the exhibit area and overall appearance of the museum.