Abigail presented Visioning 101 to graduate students of Landscape Architecture at Rhode Island School of Design

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brightspot strategy

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VISIONING
to vision is to envision

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VISIONING: WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? (CONSULTANCY)
1. ASSESS
CURRENT STATE
2. PROJECT ALTERNATIVE
FUTURE STATES
3. CHOOSE PREFERABLE
FUTURE STATE
4. DEVELOP
A PLAN
5. IMPLEMENT
PLAN
6. EVALUATE
RESULTS

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VISIONING: WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN? (ARCHITECT)
VISION
SPACE
PROGRAM
SD DD CD CA OCCUPY
RESEARCH, PILOTS, PROTOTYPES ACTIVATION STRATEGY
Architectural Process: Sequence of Phases

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commitment
consensus
control
case
get
gain
maintain
build a
VISIONING: WHY DO IT?

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NOW TIME
POSSIBLE
FUTURES
PLAUSIBLE
FUTURES
PROBABLY
FUTURES
VISIONING: HOW DO YOU APPLY IT?
PREFERABLE
FUTURES

7. It is rare that a person or persons will
generate a vision on the spot, typically
visioning happens during those moments
in-between — in the shower, during a
run, over dinner.
VISIONING: THE TRUTH IS, IT ISN’T EASY
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8. how to design
a visioning conversation
1. curate participation
2. clarify objectives and stick to them
3. frame problems and opportunities
4. listen
VISIONING: FACILITATION BEST PRACTICES
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curate participation
GET THE RIGHT
PEOPLE INVOLVED,
curate who is in the room to assure
all aspects of the organization have
a voice
UNDERSTAND ANY UNDERLYING
TENSIONS THAT ARE IN THE ROOM
do your research, know everyone by
face, their titles, dig deeper to learn
why they are participating and what
their bias might be
VISIONING: FACILITATION BEST PRACTICES

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clarify objectives and stick to them
ESTABLISH GUARDRAILS
AND PROVIDE A
PARKING LOT,
establish early what is
on and off the table,
provide guardrails with
the agenda
ARTICULATE WHAT IS
BEING DECIDED AND
WHY,
let your audience know
upfront and remind
them often throughout
the workshop, post
objectives in the room
SHOW HOW THE VISION
BEING CREATED FITS
WITHIN A LARGER
SYSTEM,
visualize where a vision
lands within a larger
project process
VISIONING: FACILITATION BEST PRACTICES

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frame the problem and the opportunities
BY AUDIENCE/ USER BY DEGREE OF CHANGE
AND DIFFERENCE FROM
PEERS
BY USING DRIVERS/
AXES TO CREATE
DIFFERENT FUTURES
VISIONING: FACILITATION BEST PRACTICES

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listen
BE PATIENT,
visioning isn’t easy,
don’t get frustrated if
the group can’t come to
consensus in the room,
design your project to
afford time to follow-up
FEEDBACK WHAT
YOU ARE HEARING IN
MULTIPLE FORMS,
in the workshop
draw diagrams and
use adjectives, follow
a workshop up with
a synthesis and
implications
PROVIDE SPACE AND
TIME FOR RUMINATION,
let participants be
prepared by providing
a pre-read -- during
the session provide
opportunities for
reflection
VISIONING: FACILITATION BEST PRACTICES

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1. understand context
2. explore futures
3. craft a statement
VISIONING: PHASES

14. EXPLORING
FUTURES
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Project futures by creating possible scenarios.
This includes analysis of:
⋅⋅ drivers
⋅⋅ potential themes for future organization,
spaces, or services/ programs
⋅⋅ implications
VISIONING: PHASES - EXPLORING FUTURES

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tools + methods
1. 2x2 matrix
2. comparative themes
3. if then statements
VISIONING: EXPLORING FUTURES - SCENARIO PLANNING

17. brightspot : VISIONING
Smithsonian Institution / BIG / brightspot : Suitland Collections Center Master Plan (SCC MP) : Masterplan Scenarios 4
scenario planning
for suitland
The scenario planning activity involved four different hypothetical futures, or
scenarios, for the Suitland campus based on two key factors:
FUNCTION: the potential spaces and resources at Suitland.
ORGANIZATION: the potential shared spaces and resources at Suitland, if any.
Attendees determined which of the four scenarios would be the most ideal for the
future Suitland Campus.
Y AXIS : ORGANIZATION
Extent to which spaces and resources at Suitland are
integrated or separated.
X AXIS : FUNCTION
Extent to which programs at Suitland are mono-
functional or multi-functional.
SCENARIOS
1.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage that
2.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage is
3.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
A collections storage
4.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage and
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INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
MONO
FUNCTIONAL
MULTI
FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
SCENARIO MATRIX
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3 2
KEY
Collections
Storage
Care
Management Research Education Amenities
Icons in yellow
indicate sharing
across units
multi-functional
integrated
organization
mono-functional
integrated
organization
mono-functional
separated
organization
multi-functional
separated
organization
The diagram below illustrates the relevant
spaces / resources within each scenario and
how they would be shared or distributed across
units.
many ways to get to scenarios: matrixscenario planning
for suitland
The scenario planning activity involved four different hypothetical futures, or
scenarios, for the Suitland campus based on two key factors:
FUNCTION: the potential spaces and resources at Suitland.
ORGANIZATION: the potential shared spaces and resources at Suitland, if any.
Attendees determined which of the four scenarios would be the most ideal for the
future Suitland Campus.
Y AXIS : ORGANIZATION
Extent to which spaces and resources at Suitland are
integrated or separated.
X AXIS : FUNCTION
Extent to which programs at Suitland are mono-
functional or multi-functional.
SCENARIOS
1.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
2.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
3.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
4.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
scenario planning
for suitland
The scenario planning activity involved four different hypothetical futures, or
scenarios, for the Suitland campus based on two key factors:
FUNCTION: the potential spaces and resources at Suitland.
ORGANIZATION: the potential shared spaces and resources at Suitland, if any.
Attendees determined which of the four scenarios would be the most ideal for the
future Suitland Campus.
Y AXIS : ORGANIZATION
Extent to which spaces and resources at Suitland are
integrated or separated.
X AXIS : FUNCTION
Extent to which programs at Suitland are mono-
functional or multi-functional.
SCENARIOS
1.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage that
is shared among units,
coupled with a mix of
functions that support
collections care, research,
2.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage is
organized solely by
individual unit and
coupled with a mix of
functions that support
3.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
A collections storage
campus with collections
care staff and collections
spaces segregated by
unit. Within this campus,
4.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage and
care only, shared between
multiple units.
Smithsonian Institution / BIG / brightspot : Suitland Collections Center Master Plan (SCC MP) : Masterplan Scenarios
for suitland
The scenario planning activity involved four different hypothetical futures, or
scenarios, for the Suitland campus based on two key factors:
FUNCTION: the potential spaces and resources at Suitland.
ORGANIZATION: the potential shared spaces and resources at Suitland, if any.
Attendees determined which of the four scenarios would be the most ideal for the
future Suitland Campus.
Y AXIS : ORGANIZATION
Extent to which spaces and resources at Suitland are
integrated or separated.
X AXIS : FUNCTION
Extent to which programs at Suitland are mono-
functional or multi-functional.
SCENARIOS
1.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage that
is shared among units,
coupled with a mix of
functions that support
collections care, research,
education and amenities,
as well as visitor functions.
2.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage is
organized solely by
individual unit and
coupled with a mix of
functions that support
collections care, research,
and education.
3.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
A collections storage
campus with collections
care staff and collections
spaces segregated by
unit. Within this campus,
individual spaces are
dedicated to specialized
4.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage and
care only, shared between
multiple units.
INTE
ORGA
MONO
FUNCTIONAL
SEP
ORGA
SCENARIO MATRIX
4
3
KEY
Collections
Storage
Care
Management Re
mono-functional
integrated
organization
mono-functional
separated
organization
The diagram below illustrates the relevant
spaces / resources within each scenario and
how they would be shared or distributed across
units.
many ways to get to scenarios: matrixscenario planning
for suitland
The scenario planning activity involved four different hypothetical futures, or
scenarios, for the Suitland campus based on two key factors:
FUNCTION: the potential spaces and resources at Suitland.
ORGANIZATION: the potential shared spaces and resources at Suitland, if any.
Attendees determined which of the four scenarios would be the most ideal for the
future Suitland Campus.
Y AXIS : ORGANIZATION
Extent to which spaces and resources at Suitland are
integrated or separated.
X AXIS : FUNCTION
Extent to which programs at Suitland are mono-
functional or multi-functional.
SCENARIOS
1.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage that
is shared among units,
coupled with a mix of
functions that support
collections care, research,
education and amenities,
2.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage is
organized solely by
individual unit and
coupled with a mix of
functions that support
collections care, research,
3.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
A collections storage
campus with collections
care staff and collections
spaces segregated by
unit. Within this campus,
individual spaces are
4.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage and
care only, shared between
multiple units.
The scenario planning activity involved four different hypothetical futures, or
scenarios, for the Suitland campus based on two key factors:
FUNCTION: the potential spaces and resources at Suitland.
ORGANIZATION: the potential shared spaces and resources at Suitland, if any.
Attendees determined which of the four scenarios would be the most ideal for the
future Suitland Campus.
Y AXIS : ORGANIZATION
Extent to which spaces and resources at Suitland are
integrated or separated.
X AXIS : FUNCTION
Extent to which programs at Suitland are mono-
functional or multi-functional.
SCENARIOS
1.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage that
is shared among units,
coupled with a mix of
functions that support
collections care, research,
education and amenities,
as well as visitor functions.
2.
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage is
organized solely by
individual unit and
coupled with a mix of
functions that support
collections care, research,
and education.
3.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
SEPARATED
ORGANIZATION
A collections storage
campus with collections
care staff and collections
spaces segregated by
unit. Within this campus,
individual spaces are
dedicated to specialized
environments for
specific collections
needs of individual units.
4.
MONO-FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRATED
ORGANIZATION
Collections storage and
care only, shared between
multiple units.
SCENARIO
PLANNING
select two drivers that
are important to the
project and independent
of each other, name and
describe each quadrant
using consistent
variables, after the
graph is completed use
dots to vote on ideal
scenario
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COMPARATIVE
THEMES /
NARRATIVES
create a suite of
themes for the
future, describe
them, visualize them
through precedent
images, and if
applicable show how
the theme will inform
planning.
Smithsonian Institution / BIG / brightspot : Suitland Collections Center Master Plan (SCC MP) : Masterplan Scenarios
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT
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The Library
is a Forum
A hub for dynamic exhibits
and events that celebrate work
being created there while
inspiring others to pursue their
own curiosities.
The Library
is a Study
A place to work and a cabinet
of curiosities. Celebrating the
University’s unique holdings
while offering comfortable
place for work / study.
The Library is a
Research Institute
Supporting a wide range
of research and learning
activities—from conversations
to creation in conjunction with
partners.
libraries, the Advisory Committee was able to identify the shifts that would be
most important to the future of Hillman, thus informing the vision.
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the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
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sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
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file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
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sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
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of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
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many ways to get to scenarios: themes/ nar
Smithsonian Institution / BIG / brightspot : Suitland Collections Center Master Plan (SCC MP) : Masterplan Scenarios 5
Defining a vision
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
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the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
The Library
is a Forum
A hub for dynamic exhibits
and events that celebrate work
being created there while
inspiring others to pursue their
own curiosities.
The Library
is a Study
A place to work and a cabinet
of curiosities. Celebrating the
University’s unique holdings
while offering comfortable
place for work / study.
The Library is a
Research Institute
Supporting a wide range
of research and learning
activities—from conversations
to creation in conjunction with
partners.
The first step towards developing a plan for Hillman was to generate three
strawman visions and programs about what a library of the future could do.
Through examining these in the context of broader changes happening in
libraries, the Advisory Committee was able to identify the shifts that would be
most important to the future of Hillman, thus informing the vision.
200,000
150,000
100,000
complementary / partners
staff space
special collections
collections
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Defining a vision
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT
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100,000
150,000
200,000
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the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
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100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
The Library
is a Forum
A hub for dynamic exhibits
and events that celebrate work
being created there while
inspiring others to pursue their
own curiosities.
The Library
is a Study
A place to work and a cabinet
of curiosities. Celebrating the
University’s unique holdings
while offering comfortable
place for work / study.
The Library is a
Research Institute
Supporting a wide range
of research and learning
activities—from conversations
to creation in conjunction with
partners.
The first step towards developing a plan for Hillman was to generate three
strawman visions and programs about what a library of the future could do.
Through examining these in the context of broader changes happening in
libraries, the Advisory Committee was able to identify the shifts that would be
most important to the future of Hillman, thus informing the vision.
THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY CURREN
Definition + Program Brief | November 201614
Defining a vision
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT
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CURRENT THE FORUM
50,000
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150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
The Library
is a Forum
A hub for dynamic exhibits
and events that celebrate work
being created there while
inspiring others to pursue their
own curiosities.
The Library
is a Study
A place to work and a cabinet
of curiosities. Celebrating the
University’s unique holdings
while offering comfortable
place for work / study.
The Library is a
Research Institute
Supporting a wide range
of research and learning
activities—from conversations
to creation in conjunction with
partners.
The first step towards developing a plan for Hillman was to generate three
strawman visions and programs about what a library of the future could do.
Through examining these in the context of broader changes happening in
libraries, the Advisory Committee was able to identify the shifts that would be
most important to the future of Hillman, thus informing the vision.
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
comp
THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY CURRENT
Definition + Program Brief | November 201614
Defining a vision
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT
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0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommend
sponds to your
file. This is beca
of your graph’s
depending on t
your report. The
styled x and y a
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
The Library
is a Forum
A hub for dynamic exhibits
and events that celebrate work
being created there while
inspiring others to pursue their
own curiosities.
The Library
is a Study
A place to work and a cabinet
of curiosities. Celebrating the
University’s unique holdings
while offering comfortable
place for work / study.
The Library is a
Research Institute
Supporting a wide range
of research and learning
activities—from conversations
to creation in conjunction with
partners.
The first step towards developing a plan for Hillman was to generate three
strawman visions and programs about what a library of the future could do.
Through examining these in the context of broader changes happening in
libraries, the Advisory Committee was able to identify the shifts that would be
most important to the future of Hillman, thus informing the vision.
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
complementary / partn
building supp
staff sp
special collecti
collecti
user sp
public sp
THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY CURRENT
Definition + Program Brief | November 201614
Defining a vision
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that cor
sponds to your graph in the Indesign repo
file. This is because the size and proportio
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can updat
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
Vertical Stacked Bar Graph: Space Program
0
CURRENT THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Text in RED is linked to your data set
Styled text along y or x axis is not linked to
the data set, thus you need to update and
style this manually in either Illutrator or
Indesign.
It is recommended to type-in text that corre-
sponds to your graph in the Indesign report
file. This is because the size and proportion
of your graph’s graphic is likely to change
depending on the layout and content of
your report. The Indesign template has
styled x and y axis text that you can update
accordingly.
The Library
is a Forum
A hub for dynamic exhibits
and events that celebrate work
being created there while
inspiring others to pursue their
own curiosities.
The Library
is a Study
A place to work and a cabinet
of curiosities. Celebrating the
University’s unique holdings
while offering comfortable
place for work / study.
The Library is a
Research Institute
Supporting a wide range
of research and learning
activities—from conversations
to creation in conjunction with
partners.
The first step towards developing a plan for Hillman was to generate three
strawman visions and programs about what a library of the future could do.
Through examining these in the context of broader changes happening in
libraries, the Advisory Committee was able to identify the shifts that would be
most important to the future of Hillman, thus informing the vision.
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
complementary / partners
building support
staff space
special collections
collections
user space
public space
THE FORUM THE RESEARCH
INSTITUTE
THE STUDY CURRENT
many ways to get to scenarios: themes/ narratives
VISIONING: EXPLORING FUTURES

19. brightspot : VISIONING
Smithsonian Institution / BIG / brightspot : Suitland Collections Center Master Plan (SCC MP) : Masterplan Scenarios
many ways to get to scenarios: if/ then statement
if (x), then (implications)
if Suitland become a hub for researchers, then
- (who) which researchers will be there (SI only versus credentialed outsiders)?
- (what) which collections are there for researchers to access?
- (where + how) where and how will researchers will conduct research?
- (what else) what additional amenities are necessary to support research?
and, how does this meet the outlined masterplan goals?
IF / THEN STATEMENT
unpack scenarios by
using is then statements,
bring a suite of
questions to identify:
- who
- what
- where
- how
- what else
and how this scenario
would meet outlined
goals
Smithsonian Suitland Collections Facility Leadership Visioning
VISIONING: EXPLORING FUTURES

20. VISIONING: RECOMMENDED READING
brightspot : VISIONING

21. brightspot : VISIONING
this was fun
thanks!