A talk on the design of the YouMedia space for teens at the Chicago Public Library, given at WebWise 2010, Denver, CO.

2. Overview
 Initial Proposal
 Approach
 Project Evolution
 Design Methods
 Floor plan
 Perspectives
 Color Scheme
 Logo
 Lessons Learned

3. Our Goal:
 Design a multimedia, multi-purpose space for
teenagers at the Chicago Public Library

4. Client Requirements
 Develop an engaging space for teens
 Treat the library as a destination
 Re-imagine the library!
 Gateway to a lifetime of learning
 Greater library resources
 Library as a community anchor

5. Client Requirements
 Accommodate ‘YouMedia’ Program
 Focus on digital creation
 Video editing – Final Cut Pro
 Audio mixing – Pro Tools, Garage Band
 Digital art – Photoshop
 Access to mentors

6. Approach
 Mimi Ito & Digital Youth Network
 Hangout/Mess Around/Geekout
 Chicago Scenic Studios
 Paddler/Swimmer/Diver
 ETC
 Hero’s Journey
 Multidisciplinary media

7. Project Evolution
 Original Designs

8. Project Evolution
 Original Designs

9. Project Evolution
 Original Designs

10. Project Evolution
 Original Designs

11. Project Evolution
 Interim Designs

12. Final Design
Circulation/Help Desk
Lounge Seating

13. Final Design Express PCs
Center Piece Couch

14. Development Methods
 Hand Sketches

15. Development Methods
 Virtual Models

16. Development Methods
 Physical Model

17. Floor Plan

18. Floor Plan - Entrance

19. Floor Plan - Hangout

20. Floor Plan – Mess Around

21. Floor Plan – Geek Out

22. Floor Plan

23. Perspectives
 Story-Driven Process
 Vignettes
 Pre-visualization through character experiences
 Adapted for our presentations to client
 Jerome and Maria
 Specific Guest Experience
 Varied interactions with mentors
 Engage differed interests

24. Interior Design
 Dividing the space with color

25. Interior Design
 Eco-friendly products

26. Color Schemes

27. Logo
 Final Design

28. LCD Tree

29. Before

30. After

31. YouMedia @ CPL
 Space in use

32. Hangout and Stage Area

33. Digital Media

34. Gaming

36. Lessons Learned
 Persistence pays off, but…
 … Stay flexible!
 Start technical specifications
early
 Define responsibilities early

37. More Info
Cory Garfin
cory.garfin@gmail.com
ETC & YouMedia
http://www.etc.cmu.edu/
projects/chicago-library/
WebWise Pre-Conference
March 3rd, 2010
Denver, CO