Elements A. Field of balloons B. Arrows and Yes! stickers C

The Museum of Possibilities is a
field of balloons that invites visitors
to share their dreams and visions
in a playful yet actionable poll
of public opinion, inspiring people
to imagine the possibilities.
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Make your own version of this
project if you want to imagine how
to use public space differently.
Elements
Before the event
A few days before the event, make sure you announce it to local
residents and relevant stakeholders. Send out emails, inform
the local newspaper. Also use this as an opportunity to advertise
an online or physical space where your possibilities will be
shared with everyone after the event. The purpose is to take the
shared ideas into action afterwards.
Make it happen!
On the day of the event, make sure you welcome your visitors,
inform them of what you are doing and equip them them to the
arrows and /or yes! stickers.
Don’t forget to invite them to the workshop area.
A small note on the weather
A part of the Museum of Possibilities’ success depends on
mother nature. Balloons are very sensitive to weather. In high
temperature, they will burst. If it rains, they will burst, if the
wind is too strong, it will put too much pressure on the sticks...
So plan for a back-up day if you can.
At the end of the day...
Give the balloons to participants, pack up the steel tubes and
keep the arrows.
A. Field of balloons
B. Arrows and Yes! stickers
C. Possibilities workshop station
To make a field grid
Contribution props!
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Members of the public pick up a paper arrow and write down
what they would like to see, do, or who they would like to meet
in this space.
A set of playful activities serve as prompts – ‘at sunset’, ‘by
bicycle’ or ‘with the girl of my dreams’ – help visitors imagine
scenarios of when, how, and with whom events might happen.
String
Pegs
Measuring tape
Patience
Material
Find a space that needs to have its possibilities polled.
It can be outdoor, or indoor.
Visitors also receive a set of stickers so they can wander
through the possibilities and add votes of approval, collectively
choosing the best visions for their shared space
Material
Material
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Balloons
Alluminum poles (½ " diametre, 8" high)
Funnels (one per ballon)
Tape
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To download the project templates, go to:
http://www.dailytouslesjours.com/infinite-possibilities/
Cardboard, scissors, tape
Bingo ball roller
Colourful juice (Sirop works well)
Plastic cups
PDF files downloaded from:
http://www.dailytouslesjours.com/infinite-possibilities/
ă If outside, little weights will help keep everything in place.
Step 1: The grid
Step 1: Print
Game 1. Bingo: With whom?
Clear the space as much as you can to create a field of balloons
(can be done a few days in advance).
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Print the Bingo.pdf file and add your own suggestions.
Make little paper doors on top of each suggestions to keep
them a surprise. To be used with a bingo wheel.
ă Draw up your grid on a piece of paper, planning for how many
ballons and pegs you’ll beed.
ă Use the string and pegs to measure the exact position of
each balloon. Ideal spacing for 60 cm wide balloons is 2 x 2 m.
ă Place a pole at each location where two strings cross.
Print the arrows using the template on the project website.
Alternatively cut and copy the attached arrow.
Use thick card stock for the arrows.
For the stickers well, yes, on sticky paper.
Plan about 1 ½ arrows and 3 stickers per participant.
Step 2: Prepare the arrows
Step 2: Install the balloons
funnel taped to pole
Inflate each balloon and place it inside a funnel to keep it
straight. Attach it to one of the sticks (on the day of the event).
Trick
Record the content and publish it on a
previously advertised online forum
to inspire everyone to turn the possibilities
into probabilities!
Card stock paper for the arrows
Pens (not too fine or bold)
Whole punch
Ribbon
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Don’t inflate the balloons too much and don’t use helium or
your balloons might pop more easily. Also be ware that dark
colored balloons will more likely pop in direct sunlight. We asked
a balloon expert for help, it’s not as easy as it seems!
If indoor: You can have them filled with helium, this way you
don’t need the sticks. Attach a string and use something to add
weight so that the balloons are lower than the ceiling.
Et voilà! the field is ready for your Museum.
Cut up the arrows (if it’s not done by your printer)
Punch a hole at the top and the bottom
Attach a 6 inch ribbon in each hole
Game 2. Dice: When?
Print the dice.pdf file and add your own suggestions.
Assemble with colourful tape.
Step 3: Signage
Make a poster to inform the public of what your event is.
Triangle flag banners will set a festive tone. You can use
the template to make one.
Game 3. Juice of possibilites: How?
Step 4: Set the table
Place the arrows, pens and stickers on a table. This will be
your welcome station for your participants. Make sure the table
is well attended during the event so you can inform and orient
your visitors throughout the day.
You can also use a large piece of paper as a tabletop and print
information about your event on it.
Buy different colour juices. You may use syrups like Teisseire,
they have a nice combination of bright colours and good
taste. Print the juice.pdf file and add your own suggestions.
Use as papercloth on a table. Place a glass of juice on each
circle. Serve fresh!
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