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Overview of exhibits at the DoSeum

Uniquely Us: Understanding Race and Building Unity at the DoSeum

Client: DoSeum   I    Fabricator: Xibitz

Xibitz proudly served as the primary fabrication partner for “Uniquely Us: Understanding Race and Building Unity,” a thoughtfully designed, interactive exhibition at The DoSeum in San Antonio. This traveling exhibit creates a safe, engaging space for learners of all ages to explore concepts of race, diversity, and human connection through hands-on experiences.

Working in close collaboration with The DoSeum’s in-house design team, Xibitz brought to life a series of imaginative, age-appropriate installations that combine science, storytelling, and sensory exploration. The exhibit’s distinctive visual identity features colorful PVC frameworks that define different activity zones while creating a cohesive, connected environment that invites discovery.

Interactive exhibit at the DoSeum
Treadmill interactive exhibit at the DoSeum
Immersive Hair exhibit at the DoSeum
Skin Microscope at the DoSeum

Some of the exhibit’s unique elements include an Immersive Hair tunnel, with unique foam shapes to represent hair types; an interactive Skin Microscope that snaps photos of visitors’ hands to reveal the diversity of skin tones; and a hand-crank that powers a digital storytelling device. 

The fabrication plan accommodated distinct activity zones for different age groups:

  • A dollhouse play area with diverse representation for young children
  • Tactile exploration stations for ages 5-10
  • Empathy-building story exhibits for ages 10+

As the sole fabrication partner, Xibitz handled all physical exhibit components, from structural frameworks to interactive elements. Our team also managed the integration of digital components and performed the final installation, ensuring seamless functionality across all exhibit elements.

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Final exhibit features installed at Flint Museum

by Xibitz Museum, News

FLINT — Wyoming-based architectural fabricator Xibitz Inc. has been working in partnership with Sloan Museum of Discovery over the last three years to bring the museum’s brand-new exhibits to life, with the final piece being installed last week. This work includes the Discovery Hall Gallery, Hagerman Street Early Childhood Gallery, the History Gallery and the Durant Vehicle Galler

 

A final piece of the installation included an interactive automobile assembly line showcasing the deep history of the auto industry and allowing visitors to participate in the car assembly process. Installing this piece marks the end of a multi-year journey in enhancing the museum’s exhibits that tell the story and history of the city of Flint.

“Xibitz was honored to be selected as the trusted partner for the museum,” said Ben Metzger, principal at Xibitz. “It has been an incredible journey to watch this project develop from ideas and concepts to complete galleries that tell the story of Flint in ways for the whole family to enjoy.”

Other elements of Xibitz’ hands-on installations include multiple interactive experiences such as the 3-D Periodic table with a touchscreen kiosk in Sloan’s Discovery Hall Gallery. Visitors select which compound they would like to produce and drag the elements into the touch-screen beaker. Upon adding all elements, the periodic table lights-up with all of the elements to produce the final product.

Hagerman Street Early Childhood Gallery features an interactive ambulance, with lights, sirens, warning systems and a large flat screen integrated into the design. Also in this space is a three-story climbing experience in the form of a treehouse with multiple “peek-a-boo” boxes on each floor. The Market uses AV-integration to accomplish an interactive shopping experience that allows visitors to select different drinks.

The History Gallery features an AV system installed by Xibitz that is triggered by a visitor walking onto the “Story Stones” placed along the floor. As guests walk into the gallery, they are taken on a journey through the history of the city, guided by a carpet design representing the Flint River.

“The teamwork and support Xibitz provided to bring our vision to life was phenomenal,” said Amy Walker, exhibit coordinator at Sloan Museum of Discovery. “Xibitz brought 100 percent to the Sloan Museum of Discovery project, and I look forward to creating future projects together.”

Xibitz partnered with Cambridge Seven, Peter Hyde Design, Blue Telescope, and Electrosonic to design and fabricate the new galleries at the Sloan Museum of Discovery. — B.G