2024 SEGD Tools: Optimizing Sound in Museum Exhibits

Event Details

Join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET for our SEGD Tools webinar focused on Optimizing Sound in Museum Exhibits, presented by Steve Haas, CEO/Principal Consultant, SH Acoustics.

World culture has been put on view and celebrated in museums dedicated to subjects as wide ranging as history, music & arts, military, ethnic communities, nature, and sports & leisure. In creating exhibitions that bring these historical and cultural aspects to life, designers more than ever have been including sound environments and audio programs to accompany and, in some cases, be the centerpiece of their experiences. SH Acoustics has responded to these design requirements by bringing advanced understanding and experience with audio-delivery technologies, new acoustic materials to control sound and the application of psycho-acoustics – i.e., how sound affects the visitor's emotions and experiences. The results have brought a new aural versatility and control to museum environments.

This seminar will specifically cover:

Fitting the sound design process within an a museum project
The Sonic Triad – Acoustics, Audio Delivery and Media Optimization
Acoustic Treatment – Base Building vs Exhibit Solutions
How to Effectively Prepare the Exhibit Space for Sound
The Four F's of Audio Delivery
Media Content Considerations
What is Audio Calibration and why is it Critical?
Inclusive Design – Acoustic and Audio Considerations

Webinar outcomes:

Gain an overall understanding of the importance of sound usage in museum exhibits.
Learn about the relationship between acoustic environment, audio delivery and media content.
Develop an appreciation for how effective and predictable acoustic strategies can be for delivering a high-quality visitor experience.

This webinar is free for SEGD Members with advanced registration, and just $50 USD for all other participants. Register today!

Speakers

Steve Haas

CEO/Principal Consultant of SH Acoustics

Cybelle Jones

CEO of SEGD

With a great-grandfather who was a mason that worked on some of Europe’s finest concert halls and a grandfather who was a concert pianist and violinist that played with numerous orchestras, including the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, Steve was destined to make his mark in the field of music and acoustics.

Steve now has over thirty years of experience in residential and commercial acoustic design, and has been lead acoustic consultant on numerous award-winning museum projects such as the Newseum (Washington, DC,) the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Winnipeg, Manitoba) and hundreds of other museum & performing arts projects. He has developed the concept of the ‘Sonic Triad’, which blends acoustic environments, audio delivery strategies and media content optimization to ensure that visitors are able to have the best aural experience throughout their journey through a museum’s exhibits.

He is equally proud of his design and renovation of many private theaters, listening rooms, studios and a vast plethora of some the most unique and unexpected spaces to be found in many serene, welcoming homes throughout the world. An accomplished musician and inventor of Concertino, the world’s first acoustic enhancement system design specifically for private performance, presentation and recording environments, Steve is often sought out as an industry expert, and has been invited to speak at seminars and conventions all over the world.

In 1989, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, with an emphasis in Acoustics and Music.

In his free time, Steve enjoys playing keyboards in multiple bands, mixing live sound and pretending to be better than he actually is at basketball and tennis.

Selected Project Experience
Obama Presidential Center Chicago, IL
National Geographic World Headquarters Washington, DC
Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture Washington, DC
Canadian History Museum - History Hall Gatineau, Quebec
Statue of Liberty Museum New York, NY
Canada Science and Technology Museum Ottowa, Ontario
Newseum Washington, DC
Museum of the Bible Washington, DC
Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA
Canadian Museum for Human Rights Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA
KAUST Museum of Science and Technology in Islam Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
National World War One Museum Kansas City, MO
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian Washington, DC / New York, NY
Comcast Technology Center Philadelphia, PA
Minnesota Vikings Broadcast Complex Minneapolis
Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters Henderson, NV

Infusing over two decades of design excellence into her role as CEO of SEGD, Cybelle Jones is not just a leader but a passionate advocate for the transformative power of experience design. Firmly grounded in the conviction that design has the capability to engender positive change, Cybelle drives her multidisciplinary community to create experiences that intimately connect people with places.

As the helm of SEGD, a non-profit member organization, Cybelle champions education, innovation, and design excellence. She works tirelessly to inspire the design of more equitable, sustainable, and user-centric environments, reflecting her belief in the pivotal role design plays in shaping our world.

Before taking the reins at SEGD, Cybelle etched a notable career as Principal of G&A. Her 25+ year tenure saw her lead several acclaimed design projects, including the National WWII Museum, the International Spy Museum, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. These high-profile undertakings not only attest to her design prowess but also her ability to infuse creativity with strategic insights.

Cybelle’s influence extends beyond SEGD. As a thought leader, she has addressed audiences at prestigious forums like AAM, the V&A, FIT, AIGA, and MuseumNext. Her active involvement on various boards sees her push the boundaries of experience design, contributing to the evolution of the profession.

Driven by passion, guided by experience, and committed to innovation, Cybelle Jones is a beacon in the realm of design, illuminating the path to a more user-centric, equitable, and sustainable future.