Journal of Engineering Research

Museum exhibition design and interior decoration both fall under the category of spatial modeling, but due to the differences in their target audiences, the two show significant differences. The former focuses on 'cultural dissemination' by conveying historical and artistic values through a combination of artifact display and spatial narrative; the latter is based on a 'functional and practical' design concept, which creates a comfortable and convenient spatial environment centered around the user's living and working needs. This study uses conceptual definition as an entry point to systematically compare the commonalities and differences between the two in terms of core objectives, spatial planning, material selection, use of colors and lighting, technological means, etc., and analyzes their practical differences through typical case studies while exploring the trend of their integration in contemporary design, providing theoretical references for related design practices.

Museum exhibition design; Interior decoration; Spatial narrative