Love What You Do: John Kemper
January 4, 2017 — PGAV Destinations
“Animals don’t have a voice; they can’t speak for themselves. So I view our work in zoos and aquariums as a mission: the more I can get the… Continue reading.
Filter by:
Exit through the Gift Shop: A History
October 11, 2016 — April Neal
– By April Neal, designer I recently took a quick trip through the Smithsonian American History Museum while in Washington, DC. I didn’t have a lot of time,… Continue reading.
Love What You Do: Justin Stichter
July 20, 2016 — PGAV Destinations
“That bulldozer pushes dirt because it was made to push dirt. I make things every day, I get to create things every day, because I was made to create… Continue reading.
Voice of the Visitor: 2016 Outlook on the Attractions Industry
July 15, 2016 — PGAV Destinations
PGAV Destinations VP Diane Lochner will present PGAV’s inaugural study, providing an industry-standard dashboard that quantifies aggregate attractions’ industry performance and provides an outlook on future visitation, specifically using insights gained directly… Continue reading.
Catching Their Interest: Engaging Content in the Modern Museum
July 15, 2016 — PGAV Destinations
Museums need to communicate content in engaging ways that go beyond one-way, text-based forms of communication. This session will detail strategies for using tools such as social media, premium experiences,… Continue reading.
Conservation Efforts at The Brookfield Zoo
July 15, 2016 — PGAV Destinations
PGAV Destinations VP Emily Howard, Architectural Designer Kartono Nguyen, and Zoological Designer and Site Planner Stacey Ludlum will be leading a daylong workshop for Chicago area high school students regarding… Continue reading.
Designing Exhibits for Carnivores
July 15, 2016 — PGAV Destinations
Educational lecture on designing exhibits based on natural behavior and environmental enrichment for some of the most charismatic species found in zoos. Focus on creating habitats that provide a sense… Continue reading.
Love What You Do: Ned Diestelkamp
June 8, 2016 — PGAV Destinations
“We want to make sure that our clients understand that everything we do, we do for the good of their project; and that, in the end, that we’re… Continue reading.
Dream Up: Planning, Designing, and Building Amazing Attractions in SketchUp
May 4, 2016 — PGAV Destinations
Join three SketchUp all-stars — Dave Cooperstein (PGAV Destinations), Neal Emery (Disney Imagineering), and Steven Gross (Universal Orlando) — for an exploration of the planning and design process behind some… Continue reading.
Love What You Do: Tom Owen
April 26, 2016 — PGAV Destinations
“Thinking about ‘is this my legacy?’ – to leave these exhibits that have affected people and helping other people fulfill their missions – that’s really a special gift.”… Continue reading.