Melissa Messer Design

Wall graphics bring a space to life

St. Monica Catholic High School asked me to create dynamic and colorful wall graphics to give new life to a 1950s-era science building.  I created a 360º kelp forest for the Marine Ocean Research Institute, vibrant graphics for the Makerspace, and “careers in STEM” graphics for the two stairways leading down to the STEM department. I guided the project through installation.

Marine Ocean Research Institute

Students in the school’s Marine Ocean Research Institute actually develop original marine biology research and pass it down to be continued by upcoming classes. This 360º photo collage mural of a kelp forest is both educational and exciting. Marine animals are featured with QR codes linking to student reports. The students love it!

Kelp forest mural laid out
Section of kelp forest mural at high school
Students sitting in front of Kelp forest mural
Students using phones to look up Marine Animals on mural

Makerspace

The Makerspace includes 3-D printing, ceramics, and textiles. This is where students develop an affinity for creative careers like fashion design, graphic design, and manufacturing.

Art for makerspace mural
St. Monica HS makerspace mural

Stairways to STEM

The theme for the stairway wall graphics is “careers in STEM.” The art on the wall of one stairway features life science careers and the other features engineering and math careers.

High School STEM stairway graphics 1
High school stairway STEM graphics 2
St Monica doorway to Engineering sciences side of STEM
Wall graphics for STEM stairway wall

Walk-through video

Kelp forest photography: Douglas Klug.

Prints and installation: Platon Graphics