The Experiential Design Index

Creative World — California Science Center

Creative World, one of two core hands-on science galleries that opened at the California Science Center in Los Angeles in February 1998, was designed by West Office Exhibition Design.

VenueCalifornia Science Center
Project typeNew Exhibition
StatusCompleted
Year completed1998
Technologiessolar-powered vehicle racing, video-conferencing kiosk, structural/earthquake simulation

Credits

FirmRoleNote
ZGF Architects Architecture Building architecture (per Wikipedia, citing the firm's former name, Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership); distinct from West Office's exhibit-design role
West Office Exhibit Design

Description

Creative World explores the impact of technology on daily life and the creative process through interactive experiences: racing solar-powered vehicles, communicating via video technology with other Los Angeles residents, designing transportation solutions, and participating in simulated earthquake building tests. The gallery emphasizes collaborative problem-solving in technological design.

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