Collaboration

Angry cow (The Great & Grand Rumpus)

Angry Cow The Great & Grand Rumpus

State library exhibition

Project Introduction

The Great & Grand Rumpus was a large-scale participatory exhibition hosted by the State Library of Queensland (SLQ). Beginning with the imaginative worlds created by children, the project transformed their fantastical characters and stories into large cardboard installations, illustrations, and immersive experiences.

The project brought together designers, educators, community participants, and interns in a collaborative process, resulting in an exhibition that was playful, creative, and full of wonder.

Collaboration Experience and Professional Learning

The Great & Grand Rumpus was a meaningful project where design played a central role in uniting diverse professional voices. My focus was on translating ideas from curators, educators, and production teams into a consistent visual language that supported both creativity and practicality. Through this, I was able to demonstrate how design thinking bridges disciplines, strengthens collaboration, and enhances the audience’s experience.

What made the outcome significant was not only the playful, imaginative exhibition that delighted the community, but also the way it showed how design can create lasting cultural value — transforming children’s ideas into tangible experiences that inspired both participants and visitors alike.