One hundred feet per inch : redesign of the Ball State scale model

Abstract

The Ball State University campus model has existed as a way-finding guide for several generations of students. Over the years, the model became outdated and the attempted updates created discontinuity and further confusion. I took on the task of devising a new model that would better communicate the layout of the Ball State campus and be more easily updated in the future. This paper will explain the history of the previous model, highlight the challenges I faced and the solutions I chose, and provide a detailed guide for future updates. I hope this information will help the next generation of our campus model makers to make the smartest decisions in updating so the model so it can continue to be a living representation of our campus.