Ken Woodworth

Smithsonian Q?rius

Smithsonian Q?rius is an “interactive and experimental learning space at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.” It’s an experience that lets visitors explore the Museum’s vast collection both in-person and using a custom web app on their own device.

The design phase of this project involved discovery meetings and workshops to understand the Q?rius brand and how it fit within the brands of the Museum of Natural History and the Smithonian. I developed type pairings and Style Tiles to nail down foundational design elements, then moved on to mobile designs that put those elements into practice.

The final outcome is an easy-to-use application that integrates with the real world experience of the collection.