The Family Lab at the Groninger Museum is a stunning and bright space designed to facilitate a variety of hands-on learning activities for people of all ages. The municipal museum in the city of Groninger in the Netherlands, the institution commissioned the expansion as space for museum guests to play and be creative at the end of the visit.
Designed by Spanish designer Jamie Hayon, the extension to the Groninger Museum's Information Center makes use of Pantone's two colors of the year for 2016, Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue. A great example of the Spanish designer's vision, the Family Lab takes on graphic and minimalist motifs in a hyper-stylized manner, including custom-designed marble floors laid in a mesmerizing geometric design.
Vibrant Family Activity Centers
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Trend Themes
1. Interactive Family Museums - The trend for museums to offer interactive and immersive experiences for families creates opportunities for designers and technology companies to create new and innovative attractions.
2. Multi-generational Learning Spaces - As families seek out educational and entertaining experiences together, there is an opportunity for businesses to create versatile learning environments and activities that appeal to all age groups.
3. Artistic Collaborations - The collaboration between the Groninger Museum and designer Jamie Hayon highlights a trend towards museums working with artists and designers to create unique and visually stunning spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Museums and Art Galleries - The family-oriented focus for new museum spaces creates opportunities for designers and technology companies to work with cultural institutions to create immersive learning experiences that appeal to all ages.
2. Education and Edtech - Creating versatile learning environments and activities that cater for multi-generational groups offers opportunities for education-based businesses such as EdTech companies.
3. Interior Design and Architecture - The rise of artistic collaborations between architects and designers will inspire businesses to create unique and visually stunning spaces that challenge the traditional notion of learning environments.