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Sweetwater Authority selects modern "Explore Sweetwater" theme for Bonita Museum interactive display
Summary
The board directed staff to proceed with Theme 1, a modern branded interactive design, for an exhibit at the Bonita Museum and to develop bilingual content for a touchscreen display that can be repurposed online and at events.
The Sweetwater Authority Board of Directors on Feb. 26 approved staff’s recommendation to develop an interactive, bilingual touchscreen display for the Bonita Museum using the modern “Explore Sweetwater” design theme (referred to as Theme 1).
Why it matters: The exhibit will present the history and engineering of Sweetwater Dam and the Bonita Valley, and staff said they intend the content to be reusable online, on iPads and at community events. The board’s choice will guide content development, translation and production during the coming months.
Presentation and direction General Manager Carlos Quintero told the board the authority received a proposal from the Bonita Museum and authorized a contract with Alden Communications to produce the interactive content. He said the project received a grant from the Hans and Margaret Doe Foundation to cover half the cost. Director Cox, who participated in earlier design meetings with Alden Communications, told the board she preferred Theme 1 for its clean, modern look and compatibility with Sweetwater Authority branding and online use. The board discussed timeline goals tied to local events such as Bonita Fest and a September target date for launch.
Board action and next steps Director Cox moved to adopt Theme 1; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously with Director Martinez Perez absent (Castaneda—yes; Cox—aye; Delgado—aye; Martinez—aye; Morrison—aye; Armani—aye). Staff will work with Alden Communications to prepare content drafts and return to the board with a schedule and final content for review. Quintero said staff hopes to have content ready in time for Bonita Fest in September and will coordinate with museum staff on the physical touchscreen and exhibit surround.
Ending: The board chose a modern, adaptable design for the Bonita Museum touchscreen exhibit and directed staff to develop bilingual content with the design vendor, aiming for a community launch this fall.
