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Choosing Display Types for Exhibit Spaces
A plain comparison of LCD, OLED, direct-view LED, projection and e-paper for exhibits, covering brightness, viewing angle and lifespan in general terms.
Production and Upkeep
Hardware and Installation
Screens, mounts, power and the physical side of exhibit media.
Acoustics and Sound Bleed Between Exhibits
Practical ways to keep audio exhibits from drowning each other out: zoning, directional speakers, headphones, level control and room treatment.
Choosing Computers and Media Players for Exhibits
How to match small computers and dedicated playback devices to an exhibit that runs all day: reliability, cooling, storage, updates and spare units.
Cleaning and Hygiene for Shared Touch Surfaces
Cleaning routines and materials that suit public interactives: what to use on touch screens, how often to clean, and how to design for easy upkeep.
Lighting and Screen Glare in Galleries
How to manage reflections and ambient light so exhibit displays stay readable: placement, angles, matte finishes, lighting control and simple on-site tests.
Mounting and Enclosures for Public Screens
How to protect exhibit displays from touch, spills and tampering with sensible mounting, enclosure design, ventilation, fixings and service access.
Network Planning for Connected Exhibits
Wired and wireless considerations for exhibits that share content or report data: capacity, separation, security, outages and who manages what.
Power and Cabling Basics for Exhibit Media
Planning power supply, signal runs and hidden wiring in gallery walls and plinths: capacity, cable types, routing, access, safety and documentation.
Remote Monitoring and Restart Routines
How to check on installed exhibits from a distance and recover from freezes: status signals, alerts, scheduled restarts, remote power control and staff routines.
Touch Calibration and Input Reliability
Why exhibit touch screens drift, how calibration is checked, and what causes ghost touches: dirt, heat, electrical noise, mounting and software settings.
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