Comments for Behind the Scenes at Taylor Studios, Inc © http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog Museum Exhibit Design and Fabrication Mon, 20 May 2013 14:25:30 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on What Not to do in a Museum by Herb Byers http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2013/05/15/what-not-to-do-in-a-museum/comment-page-1/#comment-13236 Herb Byers Mon, 20 May 2013 14:25:30 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=4012#comment-13236 In formulating and evaluating design for the public-at-large, there's an old adage... "it's impossible to make something foolproof because fools are so ingenious"... which is somewhat of a course way of saying - take a hard look at a design solution from every possible angle - a constant a challenge! Content aside... the most physically enduring exhibit executions are the result of a conscience in which aesthetic ambitions are tempered by performance requirements. Applicable for everything from traffic flow, to construction details and 2&3D material selections. That being said... in instances when visitors show a lack of museum etiquette - a responsive docent is invaluable. Interpretive facilities are "special homes". In such places, behavioral transgressions are simply dreadful. In formulating and evaluating design for the public-at-large, there’s an old adage… “it’s impossible to make something foolproof because fools are so ingenious”… which is somewhat of a course way of saying – take a hard look at a design solution from every possible angle – a constant a challenge! Content aside… the most physically enduring exhibit executions are the result of a conscience in which aesthetic ambitions are tempered by performance requirements. Applicable for everything from traffic flow, to construction details and 2&3D material selections. That being said… in instances when visitors show a lack of museum etiquette – a responsive docent is invaluable. Interpretive facilities are “special homes”. In such places, behavioral transgressions are simply dreadful.

]]> Comment on Taking the Long View of Our Backyard by Betty http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2013/02/15/taking-the-long-view-of-our-backyard/comment-page-1/#comment-10042 Betty Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:42:46 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3573#comment-10042 Maybe we could gather saplings from my woods and replant them? I may not have the exact species you mentioned, yet maybe we could find something. Maybe we could gather saplings from my woods and replant them? I may not have the exact species you mentioned, yet maybe we could find something.

]]> Comment on Too Legit to Sit by Betty http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/13/too-legit-to-sit/comment-page-1/#comment-9247 Betty Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:55:32 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3322#comment-9247 I find it inspirational and may go to that someday myself. Good job! I find it inspirational and may go to that someday myself. Good job!

]]> Comment on Meet the Staff Monday: Bobbie Bonebrake by Matt W http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/10/meet-the-staff-monday-bobbie-bonebrake/comment-page-1/#comment-9236 Matt W Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:40:33 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3312#comment-9236 Love the Pete talks Love the Pete talks

]]> Comment on Meet the Staff Monday: Bobbie Bonebrake by Katie V http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/10/meet-the-staff-monday-bobbie-bonebrake/comment-page-1/#comment-9217 Katie V Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:46:12 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3312#comment-9217 I think "Pete Talks" sounds like an excellent video-blog series. Ladies outside of TSI need counseling too. I think “Pete Talks” sounds like an excellent video-blog series. Ladies outside of TSI need counseling too.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the Jungle by Betty http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2012/11/09/welcome-to-the-jungle/comment-page-1/#comment-9032 Betty Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:46:18 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3257#comment-9032 That's great! I didn't know there were so many benefits. I know I like them. That’s great! I didn’t know there were so many benefits. I know I like them.

]]> Comment on Small Green Steps by Betty http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2012/10/26/small-green-steps/comment-page-1/#comment-8918 Betty Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:05:53 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3222#comment-8918 Great tips Ryan! Great tips Ryan!

]]> Comment on 10 Traits that Help Children Succeed by Stephanie Workman http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2012/10/23/10-traits-that-help-children-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-8884 Stephanie Workman Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:27:32 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3212#comment-8884 As a family member of combat veterans and also as a social media professional with a veteran nonprofit organization, I see this need to teach children "grit" everyday. My kids, for instance, are growing up with the understanding that their freedom is guaranteed by people like their dad and grandfathers who fought for this country. That being said, I don't think "grit" is something you can teach...I believe it is something that must be modeled. Children must see their mentors and role models displaying the ten traits you listed above in their daily lives. As far as implementing these traits into your interpretive displays at Taylor Studios, I think the best way to go about that is to empower the children to think. Previously, I worked as a Zoo Educator and when I created interpretive content, it was always important to me that I taught the kids "how to think, not what to think". Keeping that in mind, I asked open-ended questions, invited them to utilize all of their senses to explore a topic and provided the opportunity to research (or hunt) for the answers. Incorporating these types of strategies into your interpretive content is a wonderful way to teach kids "grit"...it will never disappoint! :) As a family member of combat veterans and also as a social media professional with a veteran nonprofit organization, I see this need to teach children “grit” everyday. My kids, for instance, are growing up with the understanding that their freedom is guaranteed by people like their dad and grandfathers who fought for this country.

That being said, I don’t think “grit” is something you can teach…I believe it is something that must be modeled. Children must see their mentors and role models displaying the ten traits you listed above in their daily lives.

As far as implementing these traits into your interpretive displays at Taylor Studios, I think the best way to go about that is to empower the children to think. Previously, I worked as a Zoo Educator and when I created interpretive content, it was always important to me that I taught the kids “how to think, not what to think”. Keeping that in mind, I asked open-ended questions, invited them to utilize all of their senses to explore a topic and provided the opportunity to research (or hunt) for the answers.

Incorporating these types of strategies into your interpretive content is a wonderful way to teach kids “grit”…it will never disappoint! :)

]]> Comment on Are You Inspired Every Day? by Sam http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2012/09/21/are-you-inspired-every-day/comment-page-1/#comment-8743 Sam Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:59:41 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3154#comment-8743 Great blog Bobbie! Great blog Bobbie!

]]> Comment on Pillars to the Sky by Tim Montague http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/index.php/2012/08/31/pillars-to-the-sky/comment-page-1/#comment-8721 Tim Montague Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:37:49 +0000 http://www.taylorstudios.com/blog/?p=3090#comment-8721 Ryan, This is a fantastic post about the California Ridge wind farm. Wind energy, like all forms that humanity harnesses, is a mixed bag. Recent studies show that wind power creates a lot of local jobs so beyond the environmental benefits, the pure economic thrust is substantial. As for the electrons produced by the turbines, yes, the power has been sold to the Tennessee Valley Authority (the farm would never get built w/o such a long term contract in place), but the power goes onto the grid and in fact is more than likely consumed at least somewhat locally. In the greater scheme more wind power means less dependence on dirtier alternatives like coal. Ryan,
This is a fantastic post about the California Ridge wind farm. Wind energy, like all forms that humanity harnesses, is a mixed bag. Recent studies show that wind power creates a lot of local jobs so beyond the environmental benefits, the pure economic thrust is substantial. As for the electrons produced by the turbines, yes, the power has been sold to the Tennessee Valley Authority (the farm would never get built w/o such a long term contract in place), but the power goes onto the grid and in fact is more than likely consumed at least somewhat locally. In the greater scheme more wind power means less dependence on dirtier alternatives like coal.

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