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Prehistoric Pathways:

A journey through time

Exhibition Concept

PROJECT CONTEXT

Self-initiated concept inspired by Prehistoric Planet. Most dinosaur experiences swing between spectacle and static exhibits, rarely combining immersion with current science. I explored how to design an experience that feels cinematic yet remains evidence-based and family-friendly.

SOLUTION

Prehistoric Pathways blends cinematic staging with museum-grade interpretation—habitat vignettes, scaled models, ambient behaviors, and guided prompts. The modular set can pop up in galleries, zoos, or events, and CMS-ready content keeps facts current. The result delights visitors while teaching how real animals lived.

Model view: Top-down

ROOM MODEL — Front View

Eight static angles highlighting exterior massing and entry conditions.

UNITS

Separated by floor:

  • UNIT 1
    • Precambrian/Holding Room
    • Cambrian
    • Ordovician
  • UNIT 2
    • Silurian
    • Devonian
    • Carboniferous
    • Permian
    • Triassic
  • UNIT 3
    • Jurassic Waters
    • Jurassic Forests
    • Jurassic Atrium
  • UNIT 4
    • Cretaceous Atrium
    • Cretaceous Catwalks
    • Creataceous Catwalks (cave)
    • Creataceous Catwalks (canyon)
    • Creataceous Catwalks (waterfall)
    • Creataceous Catwalks (artic)
    • Cretaceous Oceans
    • Cretaceous Forests
    • Cretaceous Deserts
  • UNIT 5
    • Paleogene
    • Neocene
    • Pleistocene
Top-Down View
Units map

Begin the Journey Here:

CAMBRIAN

Era view
Top-down view

CAMBRIAN ROOM & EXIT–
BACK LEFT VIEW

Guests will…

DINOSAUR CLASSIFICATION
GRAPHIC CARDS

Digital Cards comparing the sizes of dinosaurs within the same/similar classifications

Graphic card preview

TEXT/TITLE

Lorem ipsum…

A–Z SPECIES CARDS

Digital cards using art made by me to display information about EVERY DINOSAUR NAMED AS OF 2025