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Why. Who. What. How.

We tailor our services to your project needs.

Planning

We plan your experience and define goals, the space, themes, ideas, content, timelines and budgets to capitalize on your project resources.

Master Planning
Conceptual Experiences
Content Development
Schematic Design

Design

We design a unique experience, leveraging ideas, content and talent to create messages that resonate in 3D, 2D and virtual spaces.

Exhibit Design
Environmental Branding
Graphic Design
Donor Walls
AV Interactive Planning

Construction Documents

We finalize the design in detail drawings and production graphics to ensure accuracy and quality.

Graphic Production
Plans and Detail Drawings
Fabrication Estimates

Fabrication Management

We work closely with the fabricator to create a high-quality experience on time and on budget.

Shop Reviews
Prototypes
Scheduling
Budgeting

What does your story need?

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We develop a process to fit your project needs.

Our Process

Our typical process below is the reference we use to build your project scope.

Pre-Design

In the Pre-Design phase, the purpose, objectives, audience, content, budget and schedule are clarified in an interpretive plan. It positions your exhibit as valuable resource that can be efficiently developed. An interpretive plan can identify…

  • Regional and institutional background
  • Visitor profiles
  • Primary mission
  • Programming
  • Interpretive goals
  • Themes
  • Messages
  • Content Assets
  • Curatorial requirements
  • Online presence
  • Social media opportunities
  • Marketing strategy
  • Budget
  • Schedule

Schematic Design

The Schematic Design phase organizes the themes and interpretive goals, merging it with the architecture. The content is organized, the interpretives are sketched and the brand is designed. A schematic plan can include…

  • Script Outline
  • Preliminary space plans
  • Theme boards
  • Interpretive sketches
  • Object casework sketches
  • Preliminary branding
  • Media outlines
  • Social media opportunities
  • Fabrication budget

The online and marketing materials should begin during this phase.

Design Development

The Design Development phase gives form to your exhibit, expanding on the exhibit script, space plan, ideas and brand. A design development package can include…

  • Script
  • Object and asset list
  • Plans and elevations
  • Renderings
  • Casework
  • Interactives
  • Material samples
  • Object mounts
  • Brand specifications
  • Graphic treatments
  • Media prototypes with specifications
  • Data, electrical, and lighting plans
  • Project schedules
  • Social media opportunities
  • Fabrication budget

Construction Documents

The Construction Documents specify the information necessary to produce your exhibit. The script is completed and assets are selected and sourced. The entire project scope is identified in detail drawings, graphics and schedules. These documents can be used for fabrication bids and production. Construction documents can include…

  • Final script
  • Final object and asset list
  • Detailed plans and elevations
  • Final renderings
  • Detailed casework drawings
  • Detailed interactives
  • Material specifications
  • Final object mounts
  • Brand specifications
  • Graphic production files
  • Media files with equipment specifications
  • Data, electrical and lighting plans
  • Schedules for all exhibit items
  • Fabrication bidding

Fabrication Management

During Fabrication Management we ensure your exhibit is produced accurately and with high-quality craftsmanship. We coordinate with all producers to clarify details, provide assets, review samples and make site visits. Fabrication Management can include reviews of…

  • Shop drawings
  • Prototypes
  • Casework fabrication
  • Graphic production
  • Media production
  • Installation
  • Site visits
  • Schedules
  • Budget
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