The purpose of the meetings is to discuss and decide upon all aspects of the design for forthcoming exhibitions, to discuss the progress of the design, and to discuss and resolve any problems with the design for current exhibitions. Other aspects of Gallery design are also discussed, for example the Studio Gallery.
The design aspect of exhibitions covers the following areas: 3D design including external designers, suppliers and contractors for installation/build, design for the exhibition shop, layout, signage, interpretation and captions; marketing, including posters, leaflets, tickets, private view invites, press packs, external banners; publications and merchandise including exhibition catalogues, printed exhibition guides, postcards, and other merchandise. It also occasionally includes designing educational materials such as learning packs.
These meetings are attended by the Director, Head of Design, Director of Communications and Development & Deputy Director, the relevant Curator(s), Head of Learning, Interpretation Editor, Head of Exhibitions and Collections, the relevant Exhibitions Managers, Exhibitions Assistants, Marketing Manager, Marketing Officer, Head of Trading, Retail Manager/Buyer, and the Head of Publications.
Meetings were held monthly. All meetings were minuted.
The series includes, for each meeting, the minutes and agenda.