We strive to produce memorable experiences.
Contact Curious Beast
Phone:
206.713.4596
Email:
kenb@curiousbeast.org
Curious Beast is an interdisciplinary design firm that works with institutions and other partners to create interpretive exhibitions and other experiences for the enjoyment and enrichment of diverse audiences. Driven by a desire to create moving experiences that awaken curiosity, we strive to produce work that is fresh, exciting and deeply satisfying.
KEN BURNS
Creative Director
MARTIN CHRISTOFFEL
Design Director
Combined Forces
Ken Burns spearheads the work of Curious Beast, focusing on creative direction and administration of projects. A leader in the creation of interpretive experiences for over 25 years, Ken has designed dozens of precedent-setting permanent and touring exhibitions and experiences. The passion that he brings to the work, along with that of our clients and partners, is what ignites our process. Fueling it are the considerable talents of a core group who’ve been a part of Curious Beast’s nimble, multi-faceted design force for many years. This combination is what gives us our power.
KAREN CORSICA
Administration
ELI STILLSON
Exhibit Designer
MATT COLE
Graphic Designer, Special Projects
TOM PRICE
Design Artist
LISA BERNDT
Content Developer
What We’ll Bring
We’re known for our collaborative skills, a refined approach based on well-established project goals, and the ability to deliver experiences that are meaningful yet practical and marketable. Our expertise encompasses all aspects and phases of a project, including planning, conceptualization, development and implementation of the work. Central to our success are strengths in envisioning and visualizing possibilities, and early establishment of the crucial narrative messaging and organizational framework that ground the experiences we create.
Capabilities
Exhibitions, installations and experiences
Envisioning, planning and development for implementation
Thematic, narrative and interpretive content creation
Design for physical, experiential, and interactive spaces
Environmental and narrative graphic design
Original art and designed objects
Digital and virtual experiences with partners
Audio-visual design and lighting design