Georgia Capitol Museum Exhibit

Challenge

The historic building environment provided no network access and posed acoustic and installation challenges. As the museum’s first interactive exhibit, the existing power infrastructure was not dependable for continuous operation. The project budget was primarily allocated to video production, leaving very limited funds for exhibit development. The installation needed to run reliably each day from morning to evening and be fully offline, secure, and simple for non-technical staff to operate.

Solution

Hardware Strategy

• Due to budget constraints, a multi-touch screen overlay was paired with off-the-shelf 4K televisions instead of dedicated touchscreen displays.

Interactive Application

• A TouchDesigner application spanned three displays, featuring touch-triggered video segments, inactivity timeouts, and basic session and user counting.

System Design

• Vectorworks was used to create diagrams guiding fabrication and installation. A single mini computer handled sensor input and media playback, while a display controller managed synchronization across the three displays.

Installation Coordination

• Worked with museum staff and a local carpenter to meet power, sound, and mounting requirements.

Successful Unveiling Event

• The exhibit debuted at the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Service. The launch was successful and received local news coverage.

Ongoing Support & Maintenance

• Following a power event, I replaced the control PC and restored 24/7 stability. I also provided museum staff with an illustrated startup and troubleshooting guide to bring the exhibit back online after power interruptions.