PODCAST—Secrets of Creative Collaboration with Trent Oliver

How do we keep cultural projects from going off the rails, without sacrificing creativity? It’s not impossible. In fact, there are some simple secrets to unlock the process. (Except now they won’t be secrets anymore.) Media design expert Trent Oliver joins host Jonathan Alger on Making the Museum, the podcast, to discuss the Secrets of Creative Collaboration. Trent brings her theatrical experience as an equity stage manager to her work creating visitor experiences. Turns out, theater has a lot to teach us.

PODCAST—Six Provocative Questions with Matt Kirchman

Do exhibits really teach? Do they really present big stories well? Is personalization really a must? Are exhibits getting ... better?

Interpretive planner and designer Matt Kirchman joins me on the podcast to debate Six Provocative Questions. Listen in and see what your own answer is to each. But buckle your seat belts — these are called provocative for a reason.

PODCAST—Prototyping With ELVIS with Paul Orselli

Prototyping saves projects money and time, every time. But how do you do it right? Exhibition designer and prototyping expert Paul Orselli joins me to discuss his proven system: Prototyping with ELVIS.

PODCAST—The Questions You Have to Ask Before the Project with Carolynne Harris

A master plan comes before the design — but what comes before the master plan? Museum planning consultant Carolynne Harris joins me to discuss The Questions You Have to Ask Before the Project.

PODCAST—Five Questions Fabricators Always Hear, with Cathlin Bradley on Making the Museum

Exhibit fabrication expert Cathlin Bradley joins host Jonathan Alger to discuss the Five Questions Fabricators Always Hear.

PODCAST—Six Secrets of Exhibit Technology, with Tony Warner and Bryan Abelowitz, on Making the Museum

Unexpected display shapes. Invisible speakers. Transparent screens. Network distribution. Centralized vs. decentralized control. Audio visual technology experts Tony Warner (Phase Shift Consulting, Praxis) and Bryan Abelowitz (Phase Shift) join host Jonathan Alger (C&G Partners) to discuss the Six Secrets of Exhibit Technology. Tony and Bryan know what’s in everyone’s rack rooms, so when they’re giving out free advice, it’s time to take out that notebook.