Do your artifacts or exhibits convey their own narratives?
Does your artifact or exhibit tell engaging stories with historical context that help visitors understand its purpose and inspire them to support the museum’s future?
Does your facility leverage the strength of your heritage through narrating unforgettable stories and conveying messages that inspire transformative change, both within your organization and beyond?

Every artifact and exhibit on the floor should:

• Use narratives aligned with today’s messaging
• Offer discovery and build interest
• Offer a framework that supports the artifact or exhibit’s story.

Let’s work together to create engaging stories that combine existing artifacts with a strong concept, enhancing the museum experience.

• Concept Development: Brainstorming and developing exhibit themes, narratives, and design concepts aligned with the museum’s mission and collection. 
• Space planning: Creating detailed layouts for exhibit spaces, determining placement of artifacts, display cases, interactive elements, and signage. 
• Visual design: Designing graphics, labels, and multimedia components to enhance the visitor experience and convey information clearly. 
• Collaboration with curators: Working closely with curators to understand the historical context of artifacts and incorporate accurate information into exhibits. 
• Technical design: Producing technical drawings and specifications for exhibit fabrication, including lighting, accessibility considerations, and environmental controls. 
• Prototype development: Creating mockups or prototypes of exhibit elements to test design concepts before final construction. 
• Project management: Overseeing the fabrication, installation, and budget management of exhibits, and coordinating with contractors and vendors. 
• Accessibility considerations: Designing exhibits to be accessible to visitors with disabilities, including incorporating appropriate signage and interactive features. 
• Evaluation: Evaluate visitor engagement and gather feedback from a museum to improve future exhibit designs. 

What skills will Seika bring to the project?

• 30 years of working in museums and in the field as an archaeologist.
• A genuine love for the museum environment.
• Strong visual design skills, including proficiency in graphic design software. 
• Understanding of museum practices and collection care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with curators, designers, and installation teams. 
• Knowledge of exhibition design principles, including spatial planning, lighting, and narrative storytelling. 
• Technical skills for creating detailed exhibit designs.
• Project management abilities to meet deadlines and budget constraints.