Supporting organisations to develop creative and exciting interpretation, exhibitions and engagement projects for diverse audiences.

About me

I set up my freelance consultancy in 2011 to help more organisations create outstanding exhibitions, interpretation and engagement projects. I work in many different media including hands-on exhibits and activities, digital interactives and film to stimulate active learning and engagement. My clients come in all sizes and many different types including the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Edinburgh International Science Festival, Catrine Community Trust, National Mining Museum Scotland, V&A Dundee and the University of Edinburgh.

Latest blog posts

Online interpretation?

Feb 25, 2021

How can museums without digital staff use interpretation planning techniques for in-person visits to plan their websites?

Visiting Scotland’s best prehistoric sites

Jan 29, 2021

Travelling, and visiting amazing places, is one of the best things about my job and it's one of the things I’ve missed the most while working through this Covid19 pandemic. It's the absolute definition of a 'busman's holiday' for an interpretation professional but, I...

How to connect with museum visitors (2)

Oct 27, 2020

What are the first steps for planning interpretation, exhibitions or activities that really connect with visitors? How to capture your vision for communicating with stakeholders.

How to connect with museum visitors (1)

Aug 7, 2020

How to create interpretation, exhibitions or activities that really connect with visitors. Techniques I use that involve visualisation to help staff to put themselves in visitors’ shoes.

Curating digital content

Jun 15, 2020

The sudden closure of all physical public spaces due to the COVID19 outbreak of 2020 has led to an explosion of online content. However, many people report either feelings of overwhelm by the choice or disinterest in the content on offer. The problem lies, I believe, in the lack of curation of the online content.

Parasites: Battle for Survival

Apr 8, 2020

Tips for creating digital exhibits to engage young people with cutting-edge scientific research. Based on the National Museum of Scotland exhibition “Parasites: Battle for Survival”.