Pong to Pokémon: The Evolution of Electronic Gaming

Bullock Texas State History Museum
Presented by Nintendo and RetroStudios
Project Overview
Pong to Pokémon is a special interactive exhibition about the history of video games and the impact of Texas developers in the industry. With 14 interactive stations, this exhibition features live gaming as well as historical artifacts for both children and adults to experience. Significant design challenges included communicating concise instructions for each playable station and designing graphics within a rotunda space.
Exhibition brand system
Didactic labels & interpretive graphics
Large environmental graphics
Infographics
Instructional graphics for interactive stations
Printed marketing collateral
Temporary signage
Design: James Barela; Gilbert Medina
Curation: Jenny Peterson
Exhibit production: Tony Beldock
Photography: Bullock Museum; James Barela