Thanks for the reply, forgot to mention there is no budget since this is all just a fabrication. We are designing an exhibit that would be housed in a science museum and based on the ideas that evolution creates beauty. We hope to include live collections as well as artifacts. We just really want to explore the different options for the exhibit labels. 

- Melissa

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On Apr 1, 2014, at 8:34 PM, Dan Bartlett <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Depends on your budget and application. Good old fashioned inkjet prints on foam core is most likely what you'll run into in the real world because printed plexiglas and backlit panels are awesome but way out of the budget realm for most of the museums in the US. What were the project parameters?

db


On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 6:33 PM, Melissa Speck <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hi all, I am a museum studies graduate student currently enrolled in an exhibition design course. Our final project is to create a "pretend" museum exhibit. My group and I have completed several assignments that have prompted us to carefully plan every aspect of our proposed exhibit. We are coming to the final stages and must pick a material for our exhibit labels. We have explored plexiglass, backlit/film panels, metal, and many more but we  really want to explore the pros and cons of  these potential materials. I have tried to do some research but I have not had much luck. Can anyone share any insight on what materials are best when creating exhibit labels? Thanks in advanced!

-Melissa

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