Wing On Wo - A Story of Porcelain And Home
Type Exhibition Design
Advisor Emily Conrad
Time April - May 2023, 4 weeks
Teamwork Independent Project
Tools Arduino, Protopie
An interactive exhibition that tells the story of a porcelain store in New York’s Chinatown
This is an interactive exhibition for Wing On Wo - a porcelain store in New York’s Chinatown. By interacting with five tea cups, customers can explore the family story, immigrant history and the challenges of Asian American community behind the porcelain.
This exhibition explores how museum could tell story in personal voice and create emotional experience. It also builds community impact by cross-cultural communication.
Background
From research of museums in New York to exhibition design - What makes a compelling narrative experience in museum? How to tell the story of Wing On Wo in creative way?
History of Museum
Research on the history of museum and how its mission has been expanded today
Field Research
Through 10+ site visits of different museums in New York, I summarize the trends of museum’s narrative experience in content and form.
About Wing On Wo
Introducing Wing On Wo - the oldest family-owned porcelain store in New York’s Chinatown
Exhibition Concept
Design an exhibition for the porcelain store that reflects my vision on museum - Museum could be small, personal and emotional.
Documentation
Exhibition Content
Five teacups correspond to five letters, telling Wing-On-Wo’s family stories, immigrant identity, and the challenges of Asian American community in New York.
Demo, Feedback & Improvement
