indiana state police museum - exhibit design project - spring 2013

BIG IDEA:

•  The Indiana State Police provides a positive presence to maintain order and safety for communities during important Hoosier events

MAIN MESSAGES:

•  Annual events require the ISP to continually evolve their plans and procedures to ensure the security of the public.

•  Although one-time events are chaotic, the ISP brings a touch point of strength by staying a step ahead of the crowd.

•  Photographs and artifacts of Indiana State Police performing their civic duty by helping the community, acting as a source of safety, and protecting people in crowded public events

•  Witness the changes the Indiana State Police have experienced as they continuously evolve into a more effective state institution

OVERALL SPACE

OVERALL PLAN

APPROACHING THE SPACE

TITLE WALL INSPIRATION

OBJECTS AND LABELS INSPIRATION

COLOR PALETTE

•  Universal Design and colorblindness are taken into consideration

PROTECT AND SERVE

PROTECT AND SERVE

•  Shows the evolving nature of planning and enacting procedure during annual events

•  Highlights some of the important visitors the Indiana State Police have protected

•  Presents the dedication and hard work of the Indiana State Police while protecting the public at Hoosier events

PROTECT AND SERVE

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY

•  The Indiana State Police have strong ties to the Hoosier community

•  The ISP are themselves a community with a deep bond to one another

•  The filming of Hoosiers allowed the ISP to represent their department and community on the big screen

COMMUNITY

TRADITION

TRADITION

•  Several annual events have plans that evolve over time

•  The races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indiana State Fair are annual events

•  Indiana State Fair exhibit booth has changed over the decades

TRADITION

INTERACTIVES

H I G H - T E C H

•  Touch table – like a giant iPad

•  Content will include photos, videos, news articles and other pieces – all at your fingertips

L O W - T E C H

•  Dress up area for children to put on different pieces of the ISP uniform

•  Will include: shirts, hats, utility belts, and badges – all easily accessible

•  Mirrors for children to see how they look

HIGH-TECH INTERACTIVE

LOW-TECH INTERACTIVE

•  Franklin D. Roosevelt visit to the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1936

•  Photos from in Indiana Historical Society’s Collections. •  Shows the traditions of hospitality and safety provided by the ISP.

POSSIBLE OBJECTS FOR LOAN: INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

•  ISP pamphlet on procedures for Indy 500, State Fair, and other reoccurring state events

•  Commemorative badges (i.e. SuperBowl)

•  May I Have Your Attention Please…, Mike Collins and Sgt. Tim McCarthy

POSSIBLE OBJECTS FOR LOAN: INDIANA STATE POLICE

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