heritage interpretation & display design

With a combined total of over 37 years experience of producing high quality, audience targeted interpretation, Osis Design is able to offer either specific services or a complete one-stop solutions. Osis is a member of the Association of Heritage Interpreters

Consultancy
Osis are able to advise on many aspects of a project, we are experienced in:

• managing large teams of professionals and volunteers
• managing large budgets
• preparing funding bids
• conducting research
• analysing visitor statistics

Click here to read more about our heritage consultancy services, or contact us.

Audio Visual production
We produce animations and audio-visual presentations in-house, as well as working closely with specialist partners. We can research, script, storyboard, shoot and edit; outputting to any required format or platform (for example re-purposing footage for associated websites etc.) Click here to read more and for examples.

Interactive presentations and DVD-ROM production
We can design, program and install a range of interactive media, from elaborate touchscreen applications to simpler point and click interfaces, incorporating everything from custom animation to existing assets. We consider siting and target audience are prime design considerations for installed presentations and will consult on the best solution for the brief. We can advise on and produce web-based media which is incorporated within site specific displays, therefore allowing dynamic and client managed content to be used. We are experienced in producing DVD-ROM presentations for display and retail.

Examples of interactive media we have produced for on-site and CD-ROM presentation

Publications
We have extensive experience of identifying stories that work well as a publication. We have developed concepts, researched, written, illustrated, photographed, designed and produced publications for different audiences, including schools, with many achieving excellent sales.

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Exhibition and interpretive Design
We undertake design for all media, from outdoor interpretation panels to digital and interactive media. Our design process is integral to everything we do, ensuring that the message is conveyed in the most visually appropriate and effective manner possible, as well as creating visual consistency within the project’s overall identity. Issues such as target audience and presentation media are considered from the outset in order that our design solutions are relevant to the brief and work.

We can produce all types of exhibition display to suit your audience and budget

Illustration and artwork
We have the skills and experience to produce a wide range illustrations and artwork in a variety of mediums which we have used throughout our interpretation material. We also work with other illustrators and artists when their styles are more appropriate. Having worked ourselves in this field we know exactly the kind of brief that an artist needs.

We can produce professional, clear and appropriate maps

Professional photography
We have over 25 years experience of professional photography using a range of both digital SLRs and medium format film cameras. We have taken the photographs for most of our interpretation work showing particular expertise in macro and landscape photography.

“When we needed to create a web site with very little lead time, Osis Design enthusiastically responded to the challenge combining creativity, clarity and quality to create a dynamic, clear and informative site. Shannon Ribbons immediately understood the brief, and interpreted this in an exciting way. We would highly recommend Shannon as a designer”
Nikki Greenleaf - Executive Officer, Jurassic Coast Trust

Download examples

Click here to download our PDF of Heritage & Interpretation work samples