This year’s Dot in Space exhibition at Geneo Science Park marked a cosmic leap in design innovation and visitor engagement! Unlike its previous editions in 2023 and 2024 held at Science Centre Singapore, this year’s showcase introduced a refreshed visual direction, aimed at reaching a broader audience. The design language drew inspiration from Astro Serenity—a bold, immersive concept combining retro-futurism, celestial themes, and deep space aesthetics.With its vivid hues of cosmic blues, purples, and shimmering metallics, the exhibition created an environment that sparked curiosity and emotional connection—rooted in both cultural heritage and modern technology.
Our exhibition booth layout strategy centred on activating the floor space as a dynamic storytelling canvas. Through custom floor stickers, compact pop-ups, and low ambient cardboard exhibition stands, visitors were guided through a multi-zoned journey that blended discovery, interaction, and visual wonder.
Zone 1A: Starry Connections
Inspired by ancient celestial navigation techniques, this zone featured a life-sized sampan boat installation. Representing traditional sea travel, the boat served as both a sculptural focal point and an interpretive learning piece. Supported by surrounding educational panels, the narrative illustrated how the stars once guided explorers—a metaphorical starting point of the visitor’s journey through the exhibition.
Zone 1B: Cosmic Connections
Under these sub-zone, deepened visitor engagement through hands-on activities. Participants were invited to draw their own constellations, spot the Big Dipper, and connect the stars. These interactive panels and hands-on stations were arranged in an arc position to encourage collaboration, playful exploration, and knowledge-sharing among all age groups.
Zone 2A: Eyes in the Sky
This workshop space, particularly for younger audiences, to step into the shoes of a space engineer. Using pre-cut cardboard kits, they get to build their own satellite models and complete a series of tasks like a young scientist would. Designed with flexible movement in mind, this space had a circular activity station layout, allowing multiple visitors to simultaneously engage without crowding.
Zone 2B: Ocean From Space
Featuring satellite imagery and augmented reality content, showcasing how orbital technology monitors oceanic systems, marine life, and climate patterns. Using a modular display stand system, the setup allowed for seamless mobility and reconfiguration, enhancing user flow and accessibility.
Zone 3: The Infinite and Us
To foster a deeper connection with the night sky, this contemplative zone highlighted the evolution of human understanding—from ancient stargazing to satellite-based observation. A semi-enclosed hexagonal booth provided a tranquil space for reflection. Here, visitors penned their thoughts and musings onto star-shaped cards, attaching them to delicate fishing lines suspended across the space. These lines represented the invisible yet powerful connections between people, much like the constellations that link stars across the night sky—threads of thought, emotion, and memory.
To end off the journey, we created a backdrop inspired by the story of The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl (牛郎织女). The stars lit up and moved in rhythm, creating a magical photo moment for visitors powered by programmed sensors.
The exhibition was constructed entirely using eco-friendly materials from cardboard furniture and pop-up booths to modular panels, reinforcing our commitment to responsible design. The cardboard exhibition display elements were not only sustainable but also offered structural flexibility and aesthetic value. Thank you to Science Centre partnering with us again to co-create this meaningful and forward-thinking exhibition design journey!
