http://www.bigatmosphere.com/projects daily 0.75 2018-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527887962164-Q7F71VQU371U9MZOQHZQ/BrickByBrick_Friends%26Family_0107.jpg All Projects The Seismic Shaker interactive is a 1-minute race to build a resilient structure that withstands a mini-earthquake. Some guests spent over 30 minutes at this one unit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673136255-4X8RB48M9MYENTB7CYFM/image-asset.jpeg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527887758751-EHPXTCB16QWEGONYM46P/BrickByBrick_Friends%26Family_0054.jpg All Projects "Play is the gateway to greatness..." so goes the credo of this blockbuster exhibit, which focuses on the process of experimentation, creativity and innovation. 12 epic LEGO structures provide the "attract" for the experience, than guests are surprised and challenged by a bevy of interactives focusing on structural concepts, scale and durability in the face of the elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527709812434-5IB7D0370UJ188B3K53E/Ships_Graphics_0072.jpg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444928321107-JGS5GH6LBFB706WTVIY9/tumblr_mjco89cUVY1rkz363o1_1280.jpg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672126339-KNLDS4FJUIPJ5BWS9JDF/tumblr_mqvsd7ij1c1rkz363o1_1280.jpg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528144849256-7UOWWM2LFAYAOXWU065W/FUTURPOWER+jessica.jpg All Projects A series of five simulation games are driven by real energy data. By playing these games, guests can experiment with different energy choices with the goal of making a resilient, sustainable, livable infrastructure to serve tomorrow's needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444671955161-QWMRLJUP46OMWY2KNIA0/tumblr_mlsetsKySj1rkz363o4_1280.jpg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528143359356-OIB1EY642UEEOZR1VMK8/building+systems.jpg All Projects As part of his Creative Lead role on this project, John Llewellyn dove deep into LEGO lore and construction techniques to develop the content, media pieces and interactives including "Think Inside AND Outside the Box." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527889168063-0CVAXESLVHX76IQ4X4D9/LEGO+sk+plan+2015-0116.jpg All Projects All of the content sections, structures and interactives were group-brainstormed in an EXPO-marker-fueled bout of decision making at the whiteboard. It didn't look pretty, but this got us off to a great start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444674158560-XKEVQYJK2M8KXNLIF0ZT/image-asset.jpeg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672469816-C9K9C5V4X4SZ1US5SAHT/image-asset.jpeg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672691171-UPBUJYK6FGYJ8RITGD39/image-asset.jpeg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527889300683-WHKC4FYPXIEY732N3K6B/LEGOiso2015-0123.jpg All Projects Quick, initial sketches helped the team make fast decisions on a short timeline. We made, modified and trashed these fast, to make way for more detailed improvements. 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Designing this exhibit was the dream of my youth! Photos (c) Museum of Science and Industry/Dirk Fletcher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527888191628-YBHAEH6SD93ODJV05TJE/BrickByBrick_Friends%26Family_0088.jpg All Projects Wow, a 61-foot Golden Gate bridge, built by LEGO certified builder, Adam Reed Tucker. 100-percent LEGO bricks, no glue! 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This Chicago neighborhood is a composite of vernacular local architectural styles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672977047-TU82YEN5BEV2GX3KL8AU/image-asset.jpeg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527888103430-M7Z015JSSG5W00R5O89G/BrickByBrick_Friends%26Family_0035.jpg All Projects Kids get structural concepts through physical learning. This unit compares the modulus of elasticity between a flat metal plate and an I-beam. Be an Ironworker. Don't look down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528314935466-UBDPU4B7S417G3LD4END/TK+marq+panel+bronze.jpg All Projects Among the amazing details in the Marquette Building are bas-relief panels by sculptor Herman A. MacNeil. Contact us if you would like to learn more about the"Strange Lands" of exhibit design. We can help! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528387342821-S1XXYCYZTOP6Z3I48U3G/Ships_Exhibit%2BGuests_0173.jpg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673592317-E4CNGPOXOWM5QD5RWPJN/image-asset.jpeg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527708380725-KBYYO4J0KWTZUBPGM0RH/Berengaria_833.jpg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527708431340-9FC43C5EZVU4HOZRDD83/Ships_Graphics_0038.jpg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528145035768-LERWJMDLZ7QM3EO4B5FE/FutureEnergy_SchoolGroup_0127.jpg All Projects Future Transportation allows guests to plan real-time public transit networks to reduce emissions. John Llewellyn served as a creative content developer and subject-matter researcher alongside Potion Interactive, who produced and integrated the games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673215109-4MWZTSMAAEOYAMAZDF48/image-asset.jpeg All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528143173685-FMH17BMGBWJLUMUL9NPQ/seismic+prototype.jpg All Projects Big Atmosphere always works closely with our fabrication, programming and media partners to battle-test each experiential element before prime time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672839160-J3GQUXBG7CCWVF5V4MKV/image-asset.png All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528387274604-8WJSME39DT6GG75DILBT/fec3.jpg All Projects http://www.bigatmosphere.com/home daily 1.0 2015-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528387832346-B219V3MNVFONEODGTVQA/teal+water.jpg Home http://www.bigatmosphere.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444674796201-LR4WJDPE5KCFDGZATRZV/pretty+water+bgd.jpg Contact http://www.bigatmosphere.com/what-we-do daily 0.75 2018-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1545429951686-DDF2ZJDDRK5N2V891GR9/IMG_1762.jpg What We Do Our process involves lots of listening, asking questions, generating ideas, refining, ink, pixels and details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444670426529-QYUBVH0AABBSZORJM6ZK/IMG_1831.JPG What We Do http://www.bigatmosphere.com/projects-1 daily 0.75 2018-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672469816-C9K9C5V4X4SZ1US5SAHT/image-asset.jpeg dream of trains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528221528018-H83M9JUJXVK4N54ORH6Y/dream+of+trains+silh+elev.jpg dream of trains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672691171-UPBUJYK6FGYJ8RITGD39/image-asset.jpeg dream of trains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528387214628-LHCCRGGNTA9KZVI8O1M7/fec3.jpg dream of trains http://www.bigatmosphere.com/projects-4 daily 0.75 2018-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528314279365-TC85O28S033XLT4OJQ6E/TK+marq+panel+bronze.jpg MARQUETTE BUILDING Among the amazing details in the Marquette Building are bas-relief panels by sculptor Herman A. MacNeil. Contact us if you would like to learn more about the"Strange Lands" of exhibit design. We can help! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672977047-TU82YEN5BEV2GX3KL8AU/image-asset.jpeg MARQUETTE BUILDING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673136255-4X8RB48M9MYENTB7CYFM/image-asset.jpeg MARQUETTE BUILDING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673215109-4MWZTSMAAEOYAMAZDF48/image-asset.jpeg MARQUETTE BUILDING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528314433951-0Q1J3PJK9JC6LD9VWR6O/mosaic.jpg MARQUETTE BUILDING http://www.bigatmosphere.com/projects-3 daily 0.75 2018-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673414193-LTQTZCCOVR31AB14A1WL/image-asset.jpeg FUTURE ENERGY CHICAGO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673592317-E4CNGPOXOWM5QD5RWPJN/image-asset.jpeg FUTURE ENERGY CHICAGO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528144849256-7UOWWM2LFAYAOXWU065W/FUTURPOWER+jessica.jpg FUTURE ENERGY CHICAGO A series of five simulation games are driven by real energy data. By playing these games, guests can experiment with different energy choices with the goal of making a resilient, sustainable, livable infrastructure to serve tomorrow's needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528145035768-LERWJMDLZ7QM3EO4B5FE/FutureEnergy_SchoolGroup_0127.jpg FUTURE ENERGY CHICAGO Future Transportation allows guests to plan real-time public transit networks to reduce emissions. John Llewellyn served as a creative content developer and subject-matter researcher alongside Potion Interactive, who produced and integrated the games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444878009863-9KW7YAAROQF1TAGXDLXZ/fec3.jpg FUTURE ENERGY CHICAGO http://www.bigatmosphere.com/projects-2 daily 0.75 2018-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527709708146-EQ8J99ZXYIB4XHJUOA7U/Ships_installation_007.jpg Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527710424680-S7ZBBVL6FVJGBP1ARAM8/Ships_Graphics_0004mod.jpg Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528385930492-JK5S73EBXVWFBQE4GQYC/Ships_Exhibit%2BGuests_0173.jpg Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527708431340-9FC43C5EZVU4HOZRDD83/Ships_Graphics_0038.jpg Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528316342582-HSP8VBLERDZSI9JBRZQ9/Ships_Graphics_0024-25.jpg Ships Gallery We brought the diorama back into style, reinterpreting old artifacts in new (old) ways. A popular favorite! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527706609193-Y43EPSA6M8Y1VD96IJ3W/Ships_Conservation_0130.jpg Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527709586685-B7NT0L0J7W1CS5ZPOR2Q/Ships_NewYork_015MOD.jpg Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527708380725-KBYYO4J0KWTZUBPGM0RH/Berengaria_833.jpg Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527708828148-XDE6CV9FNEFCL8I4DCU7/Ships_Exhibit_Wide_0020.jpg Ships Gallery New casework, LED lighting and low-iron safety glass makes the collection so much easier to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528149196449-QI6OCO52VCSMMDFVNW7O/marieville+label.png Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527709812434-5IB7D0370UJ188B3K53E/Ships_Graphics_0072.jpg Ships Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528316009555-QH2REYIZPXFY06G3WAI6/Ships_Graphics_0024-25.jpg Ships Gallery http://www.bigatmosphere.com/memory-bridge daily 0.75 2023-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444671955161-QWMRLJUP46OMWY2KNIA0/tumblr_mlsetsKySj1rkz363o4_1280.jpg Memory Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444928321107-JGS5GH6LBFB706WTVIY9/tumblr_mjco89cUVY1rkz363o1_1280.jpg Memory Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672126339-KNLDS4FJUIPJ5BWS9JDF/tumblr_mqvsd7ij1c1rkz363o1_1280.jpg Memory Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528387069488-1F4GIOHAEP2LNII7CYW4/353095.jpg Memory Bridge http://www.bigatmosphere.com/all-projects daily 0.75 2018-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673414193-LTQTZCCOVR31AB14A1WL/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672469816-C9K9C5V4X4SZ1US5SAHT/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672977047-TU82YEN5BEV2GX3KL8AU/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527708380725-KBYYO4J0KWTZUBPGM0RH/Berengaria_833.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528139808377-39N41CDG6MNPKCZW1BTB/BxB+logo+2.png Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673136255-4X8RB48M9MYENTB7CYFM/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527708550633-AKW417CRVVOUS2W9EEE6/visitors+take+the+wheel.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528149196449-QI6OCO52VCSMMDFVNW7O/marieville+label.png Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527708431340-9FC43C5EZVU4HOZRDD83/Ships_Graphics_0038.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527709586685-B7NT0L0J7W1CS5ZPOR2Q/Ships_NewYork_015MOD.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528144849256-7UOWWM2LFAYAOXWU065W/FUTURPOWER+jessica.jpg Copy of All Projects A series of five simulation games are driven by real energy data. By playing these games, guests can experiment with different energy choices with the goal of making a resilient, sustainable, livable infrastructure to serve tomorrow's needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673215109-4MWZTSMAAEOYAMAZDF48/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527888191628-YBHAEH6SD93ODJV05TJE/BrickByBrick_Friends%26Family_0088.jpg Copy of All Projects Wow, a 61-foot Golden Gate bridge, built by LEGO certified builder, Adam Reed Tucker. 100-percent LEGO bricks, no glue! Photos (c) Museum of Science and Industry/JB Spector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528145618543-NWHKRDCOB1B9AKKWOLN1/GTS_TRANS+COURTsm.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673998683-EFQS2Y4XL44Z4T7FQGDC/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528140040007-ZUFBSGITGVYW04QN7KPF/GreatTrainStory_1b_009.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527710424680-S7ZBBVL6FVJGBP1ARAM8/Ships_Graphics_0004mod.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527887962164-Q7F71VQU371U9MZOQHZQ/BrickByBrick_Friends%26Family_0107.jpg Copy of All Projects The Seismic Shaker interactive is a 1-minute race to build a resilient structure that withstands a mini-earthquake. Some guests spent over 30 minutes at this one unit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528143173685-FMH17BMGBWJLUMUL9NPQ/seismic+prototype.jpg Copy of All Projects Big Atmosphere always works closely with our fabrication, programming and media partners to battle-test each experiential element before prime time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444674158560-XKEVQYJK2M8KXNLIF0ZT/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528141868475-OZ6VO4O13TBG0STBG2QZ/gts+blvd+evening.jpg Copy of All Projects A dawn-to-evening lighting program gives the scenes a compelling dimension. This Chicago neighborhood is a composite of vernacular local architectural styles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444928321107-JGS5GH6LBFB706WTVIY9/tumblr_mjco89cUVY1rkz363o1_1280.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528142092442-L5Q21TJE08C9LBJ24AC3/GTS+trainblur.jpg Copy of All Projects Scale model trains whirr around a miniature United States. Designing this exhibit was the dream of my youth! Photos (c) Museum of Science and Industry/Dirk Fletcher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444674588818-C9AXK7KNQD8HJU57LCDU/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528143359356-OIB1EY642UEEOZR1VMK8/building+systems.jpg Copy of All Projects As part of his Creative Lead role on this project, John Llewellyn dove deep into LEGO lore and construction techniques to develop the content, media pieces and interactives including "Think Inside AND Outside the Box." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528139996851-VOWW2M7S50ZNSO0B7O67/GreatTrainStory_012.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527887758751-EHPXTCB16QWEGONYM46P/BrickByBrick_Friends%26Family_0054.jpg Copy of All Projects "Play is the gateway to greatness..." so goes the credo of this blockbuster exhibit, which focuses on the process of experimentation, creativity and innovation. 12 epic LEGO structures provide the "attract" for the experience, than guests are surprised and challenged by a bevy of interactives focusing on structural concepts, scale and durability in the face of the elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444673592317-E4CNGPOXOWM5QD5RWPJN/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527709812434-5IB7D0370UJ188B3K53E/Ships_Graphics_0072.jpg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1444672691171-UPBUJYK6FGYJ8RITGD39/image-asset.jpeg Copy of All Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527889168063-0CVAXESLVHX76IQ4X4D9/LEGO+sk+plan+2015-0116.jpg Copy of All Projects All of the content sections, structures and interactives were group-brainstormed in an EXPO-marker-fueled bout of decision making at the whiteboard. 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This unit compares the modulus of elasticity between a flat metal plate and an I-beam. Be an Ironworker. Don't look down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527889168063-0CVAXESLVHX76IQ4X4D9/LEGO+sk+plan+2015-0116.jpg brick by brick All of the content sections, structures and interactives were group-brainstormed in an EXPO-marker-fueled bout of decision making at the whiteboard. It didn't look pretty, but this got us off to a great start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1528139808377-39N41CDG6MNPKCZW1BTB/BxB+logo+2.png brick by brick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/561be18fe4b022cc3bb6064f/1527889300683-WHKC4FYPXIEY732N3K6B/LEGOiso2015-0123.jpg brick by brick Quick, initial sketches helped the team make fast decisions on a short timeline. We made, modified and trashed these fast, to make way for more detailed improvements. 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