ALL Design Articles
Discover new ways to contextualize an exhibit, share and be exposed to new interactive ideas, concepts, and techniques. From title wall designs to paint colors to lighting; design is huge part of what we do.
Go Behind the Scenes with Creative Director in an Interactive Installation Workshop
Hello MuseumTrade community. I thought this was an insightful interview. Many of us don’t get ...[Read More]
The Beautiful Art of Lighting, The Renwick Gallery Transforms its Spaces
Lighting has a long history in museums and in the past 10 years it feels like its been on hyperdrive...[Read More]
How to Make Custom Forms with Wet Gypsum
This guys is true craftsman. There must be 100 videos about this kind of work, but this one is simpl...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On Producing Exhibits in a Developing Country
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the Ja...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On Planning Traveling Exhibitions
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the Ja...[Read More]
Silicone Mold Making, Resin and Foam Casting Tutorials
If you’re ready to get into these types of mold making you’ve probably already watched 1...[Read More]
An Easy Way to Contextualize Height
Here’s a low cost way of adding a photo opportunity (which we know is likely to be shared soci...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On Designing Interactive Exhibits for Young Children
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the Ja...[Read More]
Public Surplus Resource – Flat Files, Bookshelves, Chairs, Paints, Projectors, Computers, & More
HI All, Just a quick link to a fantastic resource. If you’re looking for second-hand supplies ...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On Partnering with Researchers
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the Ja...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On the Process for Developing and In-House Exhibition
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the Ja...[Read More]
In Honor of Plywood
We take plywood for granted, but since the 1850’s it has literally shaped contemporary design. ̶...[Read More]