My work… so far…

The Old Laboratory, RHS Wisley

Heritage

Working with curators, archivists and designers to create wonderful experiences.

  • The National Archives, London / Text editing and consultation / The Great Escape
  • RHS Wisley, Surrey / Interpretive planning and development / The Old Laboratory
  • The National Archives, London / Maker and inventor commissioning
  • The National Archives, London / Exhibition scoping and feasibility consultancy / Temporary exhibition programme
  • The National Archives, London / Text writing / Cabinet War Papers exhibition
  • Education space (major London attraction) / Creative brief development / All Creative Branding, London
  • Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo / Content Lead, Middle Kingdom Gallery / Cultural Innovations, Haley Sharpe Design
  • The National Archives, London / Exhibition development and planning / Cold War Temporary Exhibition
  • The Alamo, TX, USA / Interpretive planning / Cultural Innovations
  • Solo Gallery / Head of Content / Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center / Outside Studios
  • Jewel Tower / Content Lead / English Heritage / Outside Studios
  • WW1 Centenary / Content Research/ Dunham Massey / National Trust / Outside Studios
  • Heartlands WHS / Content Development / Outside Studios
  • Visitor Center / Content Development / Westonbirt Arboretum / Outside Studios
  • Jimi Hendrix Flat / Material and Object Research / English Heritage / Outside Studios
Biodiversity Gallery, SAASCC, Kuwait

Science

From stories of humble beginnings to cutting edge contemporary concepts, I have devised, written and developed some inspiring science galleries.

  • Space Museum / Content lead /Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre, Kuwait / Cultural Innovations
  • Planetarium / Content and production review/ SAASCC / Cultural Innovations
  • Robotics Gallery / Innovation Gallery / Hands-on-science gallery / Content lead / SAASCC / Cultural Innovations
  • Summer Festival / Creative commissioning support / RBG Kew / Outside Studios
  • Science Garden / Content and exhibit development / ThinkTank / Outside Studios
  • Plasticity / Content development / Science Museum /
Mural, Land of the Lions, London Zoo

Zoological

Zoos are like museums, just with objects that eat, sleep and well, you know… In my years at London Zoo I was fortunate enough to manage teams who created award winning exhibits, I even produced a few of them myself.

Design and Interpretation Manager, London Zoo

  • Land of Lions
  • In with the Spiders
  • Butterfly House
  • London Zoo (content research, writing, commissioning and delivery)
  • Animal Adventure
  • Rainforest Life
  • Penguin Beach
  • Climate Change Exhibition
Digital exhibit, Natural History Museum, SAACCS

Digital and AV

I’ve delivered many different forms of digital experiences across various media. Films, games and immersive experiences can tap into a visitor’s imagination like no other device in a gallery.

  • On-gallery interactives (contemporary and hands-on science) / Concept, content development and on-going review for user and content experience / Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre, Kuwait / Cultural Innovations
  • Earth Observation App / Content strategy / The Guardian & European Space Agency
  • The Stable Yard / AV storyboards and research Dunham Massey / National Trust / Outside Studios
  • Solo Gallery / Content research, storyboards (games and films), editing / Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center / Outside Studios
  • Plasticity / Content development for game and interactive / Science Museum
  • Various contemporary science and heritage digital products / Research, content, commissioning and management / Zoological Society London
  • The Jewel Tower / Soundscape storyboards and research / English Heritage / Outside studios
  • Duhnam Massey / Environmental AV / Research and storyboards / National Trust / Outside Studios
ZSL Biota, London

Museum & Attractions: Planning and Management

Working on ideas for new galleries, or even museums is a rare, challenging but incredible experience. I’ve had experience of getting new museums and galleries off of the page and into reality, working with planners, designers and curators who have pushed the boundaries of what new museums are.

  • Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre, Kuwait / Gallery-wide content and exhibit planning to create four museums and their galleries / Cultural Innovations
  • Various exhibitions / New major exhibition planning and delivery management / ZSL / Design and Interpretation Manager
  • Live interpretation / Managing live interpretation team / ZSL / Design and Interpretation Manager
  • Site-wide interpretation / Project management and content editing / RBG Kew
  • Biota / New major aquarium Interpretation planning / ZSL
  • Snowdon Aviary / Wellcome funding bid / ZSL
  • Epping Museum Extension / Museum planning, collection review and funding application / Epping Forest Museum / Outside Studios
Bruce Munro, Twilight Staircase

Art Installations

Artists have a way of getting to the (sometimes uncomfortable) heart of stories. I have worked with some very talented illustrators, sculptors, installation artists

  • David Nash at Kew / RGB Kew / Outside Studios
  • Tim Hunkin / Animal Adventure Entrance / ZSL
  • Invisible Dust / Welcome funding and co-ordination /ZSL
  • Bruce Munro / Twilight Staircase / ZSL
  • Recycled Sculpture Show / Various artists / ZSL
ZSL/Bloomsbury Books

Print and Design

Design is an integral part of the types of communication I specialise in. Designers and interpreters should work hand in hand, as equals. In that, I like to think I add something different to others in my field.

  • Rebranding the IES / Advisor
  • FWR Website / Content and Design
  • Designer Manager, print and graphic design output / ZSL
  • Editor / Journal “Communicating Environmental Science” / ZSL
  • Co-author / Report “Mapping the Environmental Science Landscape” / IES / GEES
  • Children’s book series / Initial concepts and commissioning / ZSL & Bloomsbury Books