Everyone. Everywhere. Global Human Rights Gallery & Activation Lab

Atlanta, GA

The Everyone. Everywhere. Global Human Rights Gallery & Activation Lab at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta was conceived as a culminating journey—guiding visitors from awareness to action.

Designed as the final chapter of the visitor experience, the gallery invites reflection on past struggles, recognition of present-day challenges, and discovery of one’s individual capacity to create change. Inspired by protest signage and grassroots graphic movements, the visual language is bold, energetic, and intentionally urgent—helping visitors connect emotionally to global human rights stories.

Project Team

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Paul Bowman

Leadership

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Nicolia Robinson

Leadership

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Steve Carlin

Senior Associate

project scope

28,733 SF Expansion / Exhibit 1: Global Human Rights Gallery: Everyone. Everywhere: The Global Human Rights Movement / Exhibit 2: Activation Lab

design services

Experiential Graphic Design

CLient

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Collaborators

Human Rights Campaigner: Liba Beyer
DaVinci Development Collaborative LLC
Fabricator: Wonderlab

Green Building Certifications

LEED Silver®
Fitwel 1 Star Rating (Office Building)

In The News

SEGD | Cooper Carry Reimagines Human Rights Gallery

Universal Access for Every Visitor

True to the exhibition’s theme of universal rights, accessibility was woven into each design decision. Typography follows ADA guidelines and best practices for readability and legibility, high-contrast color palettes support visitors with low vision or colorblindness, and tactile and analog interactions invite deeper engagement. All interactive components—including spinning cubes, pinhole discoveries, flip panels, and magnetic walls—are positioned at multiple heights to ensure equal access for wheelchair users, children, and visitors with varied mobility. A clear hierarchy of headlines, subheads, and supporting text helps readers who skim quickly orient while inviting more curious guests to explore detailed content.

Adaptive and Sustainable Exhibition Systems

Because the exhibition is temporary and designed for evolution, the team prioritized environmentally responsible materials. Engineered paper-based products like Re-board—lightweight, structurally rigid, and fully recyclable—replace traditional, non-recyclable substrates. Modular furniture, magnetic systems, and interchangeable panels minimize waste, prolong the exhibition’s lifespan, reduce its carbon footprint, and keep content current.

Everyone. Everywhere. Global Human Rights Gallery & Activation Lab

Increased Museum Attendance

Third Most Visited Exhibit

Universal Access for Every Visitor

Adaptive and Sustainable Exhibition Systems

A Multisensory Experience