The Experiential Design Index

Les Paul, The Wizard of Waukesha — Waukesha County Museum

"Les Paul, The Wizard of Waukesha," a permanent 2,000 sq ft exhibit on guitarist and inventor Les Paul at the Waukesha County Museum in Waukesha, Wisconsin, opened in 2013; exhibit design by Peter Hyde Design with fabrication by Chicago Scenic Studios and media by RBH Multimedia.

VenueWaukesha County Museum
Project typeNew Exhibition
StatusCompleted
Year completed2013
Technologiestouchscreen audio/video comparisons, high-end distributed audio system

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Peter Hyde Design Exhibit Design
Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. Fabrication
rbh-multimedia Media Design & Software

Description

A multi-level exhibit told in six chapters covering aspects of Les Paul's life and career, using graphics, narrative text, video, and artifacts, including interactive comparisons of guitar sounds, audio clips of Paul discussing his inventions, and a visitor "Dream Wall."

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