ICOM

A scalable Map Installation for cultural access

2026

Illuminated lightbox map of Qatar's museums at the ICOM Qatar exhibition standVisitors gathered around the large illuminated map of Qatar at the ICOM Qatar exhibition stand

Commissioned by the Media Majlis Museum for Dubai Design Week, the ICOM project required translating complex global museum data into a clear and engaging visual experience that made cultural access instantly understandable.

Developed as a cohesive exhibition system, the project transformed global museum data from ICOM into an accessible and visually compelling experience from the outset. The large-scale map, bilingual information system, and custom iconography were designed to work together as a unified language, guiding visitors intuitively through the content.

Through careful attention to navigation, graphic clarity, and spatial presence, the illuminated lightbox became both an educational tool and a central visual anchor within the exhibition. The result is a scalable and engaging installation that communicates cultural access at a glance while encouraging exploration of museums in Qatar and beyond-an experience designed to remain clear, inviting, and impactful across audiences.

Bilingual English and Arabic directory panel listing Qatar's museums, heritage sites and galleries with QR codes
Visitors reading the legend of the illuminated map wall at the ICOM Qatar exhibition
Illuminated lightbox map glowing behind a glass reflection at the ICOM Qatar exhibition stand
Graphic map of Qatar with numbered colour-coded location pins and a bilingual legend
Detail of the map design with two circular callouts magnifying clusters of numbered location pins