Now that that song is stuck in your head, here’s a fun little photo album of some recent design work. Many smaller historical societies and heritage sites have wonderful artifacts and stories, but lack the on-site expertise to design the signage to share them. I won’t claim to be a graphic designer by any means, however I… Continue reading Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign
If last year was about being stuck at home playing tomb raider in our own closets (thanks, COVID), this year is about being out in the field. Quite literally, in my case. The world and its cultural institutions are re-opening, and this happy historian has enjoyed free-ranging all over Northwestern Pennsylvania once again! While my… Continue reading In the Field
This November marks the seventh anniversary of my very first exhibit installation for a small business client. It’s hard to believe so much time has passed, but it’s equally exciting to look back at this little gallery and be reminded of the passion, dedication, and ingenuity of the team who put it together. We took… Continue reading A Look Back
After months of research, collaboration, and copy-editing (did I spell Chevrolet right here, here, and here?!), the day has finally arrived--my newest exhibit, "A Tale of Two Millers" is ready for its debut! This project has given me a fascinating glimpse into the oil industry in its later years, and shown once again how far-reaching… Continue reading A Tale of Two Millers
Back in January, I embarked on a new adventure that I'm excited to share with you today! It started with a tour through the newly opened Titusville Iron Works in Titusville, Pa., and a chat with its owner about his antique vehicle collection. We quickly decided to collaborate on a museum-quality exhibit focused on a… Continue reading New Year, New Project
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