This will be my Style Guide i would give to the curator so work off, i want to include:
For this project, I set myself the challenge of accurately mapping Room 32 at the National Gallery. Before drawing anything, I gathered every dimension I could find: the full 34-metre length, the 12-metre width, the clerestory ceiling height, and even the size of the double doors on the right-hand wall. I collected the measurements of the paintings I planned to hang, noting their widths and heights individually so I could calculate the exact spacing between them. I also worked out the footprint for the bean-bag seating in the Centre, facing each painting and arranged in groups, ensuring the layout felt balanced without crowding the room.
Once all the measurements were listed, I translated everything into metres and began plotting the room as a scaled plan. From there, I placed each painting on its wall, calculated the gaps, positioned the signage panels, and tested different seating grids until the arrangement felt natural. By the end, the floor plan wasn’t just a diagram; it was a precise map of how the space would actually function.
Gathering material for my exhibition style guide has been an important part of shaping the feeling of the event. I have collected a range of materials and colours that suit both the atmosphere of the gallery and the theme of the day. Room 32 has a rich warm setting so the materials need to blend with the existing space while still bringing in a softer and more personal touch.
I focused on textures that feel gentle and inviting. Things like soft blue paper warm wood and deep red tones that do not distract from the paintings but also have that classic vallentines aesthetic. These choices help create a calm and friendly space where visitors feel comfortable sitting on the floor settling into a bean bag or moving between the creative areas. Soft blues and rich red warm cream and deep gold all work well in the space and support the feeling of a shared experience.
Collecting these materials helps me test how the event will look and feel. It also guides the layout and the interactive elements. By choosing everything with care I can make sure the final set up feels thoughtful cohesive.
I began building a design plan for my Galentine’s Day idea by using Procreate along with a small set of materials saved from Pinterest and a simple colour palette that I created earlier. This stage helped me shape the look and mood of the event in a more visual way. Procreate allowed me to test layouts try out textures and place colours together to see how they would work inside Room 32.
Using reference images from Pinterest helped me explore soft seating gentle lighting and warm textures that suit the atmosphere of the gallery. My colour palette guided the overall tone, keeping everything feeling connected. Each choice contributed to the plan and helped me envision how visitors might navigate the space and how the activity areas would be situated within the room.
This early design plan gives me a clear starting point. It shows how the materials, the colours, and the interactive elements can come together to create an event that feels welcoming, thoughtful, and true to the theme of women supporting women.
