Christopher Brown

Visual Communication Design, 2015

Astrolab is a spatial information system that helps educate students about the solar system by reimagining the planetarium space to better leverage visual communication. Traditionally, planetariums are linear in their visual presentation—often a video, or a rigidly guided tour—that offers little interactivity for visitors.

Astrolab elevates this experience by focusing on three big ideas: utilize the entire space for information displays so that visual communication can be better leveraged; allow for nonlinear learning experiences by letting visitors explore what interests them at their own pace; let visitors explore —get them up and moving during their time there.

Most importantly, it aims to instill the sense of exploration and wonder that lies at the heart of space travel while reinvigorating science education.

Christopher Brown is a visual designer, illustrator, and an unabashed nerd. His design philosophy is rooted in the sanctity of elegant, direct methods of communication. When not designing, he is a Dungeon Master, beard man, avid gamer, and obsessive reader.

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