The Experiential Design Index

Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses — Museum of Pop Culture

"Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses," a long-running exhibition on the band's history and cultural impact, opened at the Museum of Pop Culture (then EMP Museum) in Seattle on April 16, 2011, and ran for 14 years before closing in September 2025; Belle & Wissell designed the exhibition graphics and interactive experiences, with 3D exhibit design by Curious Beast.

VenueMuseum of Pop Culture
Project typeNew Exhibition
StatusCompleted
Year completed2011
Technologiesinteractive kiosks, ambient soundtrack, oral history displays

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Belle & Wissell, Co. Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding Exhibition graphic design
Belle & Wissell, Co. Media Design & Software Interactive exhibit experiences
Curious Beast Exhibit Design 3D exhibit design

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