Noticing Airport Exhibits – Who Has Time?
Noticing Airport Exhibits – Who Has Time?
July 25, 2019 by Taylor Studios
Summer equals vacation time for many people. Whether you
prefer a beach or mountain view, it’s exciting to leave daily life behind and explore
different surroundings.
I worked in the hospitality industry for many years and have
been fortunate enough to travel to many places around the world. However, this
meant that even when I was supposed to be in vacation mode my work brain did
not shut off. I secretly (or not so secretly) evaluated each hotel I stayed in.
How helpful was the staff? What soap are they using in the bathrooms? What
coffee are they serving?
Now that I have transitioned out of hotels and into the
museum world, I see I go – even on vacation. While walking through the airport on a
recent trip, I saw many telling stories of travel and history. There were even panels
explaining the future construction planned in the airport.
Interpretive panels describing airport construction plans
Prior to working at Taylor Studios, I would have glanced at
the pretty signs and continued to look for my gate, but I now had a different perspective.
Just like when I worked in hospitality, my work brain was refusing to go on
vacation. I kept thinking about the exhibits at the airport, pausing at each sign
to look at the
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and how it was secured to the wall.
Since Taylor Studios creates , I was also pay
attention to all of the art located throughout the airport. I saw flags, faux
trees, replicated airplanes, and even a giant globe.
Travelers engage in conversation beneath airplane models
A giant globe creates atmosphere at an airport restaurant
Colorful, decorative tiles hung above shoppers’ heads to outline
a store in the middle of the airport.
Brightly colored tiles with intricate designs bring attention to an airport store
Each element had a purpose – to connect the traveler to a
shop or restaurant. When it comes to getting people at the airport to stop and
take notice of something other than the arrivals and departures boards or their
cell phones, there has to be a really good reason. These added features were
proving their attention-grabbing capabilities as most travelers were taking the
time to stop and take photos of and with the art.
My work brain really enjoyed seeing travelers reading and admiring
the exhibits. People appreciate the opportunity to learn new stories while they
travel. The next time you are on vacation creating your own stories, you could
stumble onto an eye-catching airport exhibit.