Lower Depths Experience

Mimi Ryall

Lower Depths Experience reimagines the Lower Depths Theatre lobby as an immersive entryway that addresses its low visibility and lack of identity. As an underrecognized experimental venue, the space currently fails to communicate its history or engage audiences before they enter a performance.

The solution transforms the lobby into a dynamic threshold using environmental graphics, motion, projection, and interactive elements. A flexible light-and-shadow system reflects the theatre’s experimental nature, while adaptable activations like music, merch, or pop-up performances bring the space to life before shows—creating a more engaging and memorable audience experience.

UX DESIGN PRACTICUM

Project 1: A-Line Network Branding

Brief: Design a fictional network from the ground up, using a strong central concept to drive a cohesive, multi-platform design system tailored to diverse audiences.

My Solution: A fashion network centered on connection, education, and diverse perspectives, creating a platform that honors fashion's past while shaping its future

Project 2: Community Coffee Rebrand

Brief: Reimagine an everyday product through research, iteration, and multi-touchpoint design, resulting in a cohesive brand system that engage new audiences across in-store and digital experiences.

My Solution: Bringing community back into the company with a warm, story-driven rebrand that reflects Louisiana culture through connection and shared experience.

Project 3: Great Ideas Poster

Brief: Design a poster for the Design Museum of Chicago’s Great Ideas of Humanity exhibition. Use quotes from famous authors, Loyola professors or New Orleans voices. Your design should visually amplify each message.