Think of this post as a little helping hand when someone asks: ACM or SAV? Dibond or Photo Anodised? We like to offer our clients a range of material (or substrate) options when we’re creating their graphics. But, we’re aware that there’s a lot of confusion surrounding graphic lingo. The following is a quick-and-dirty glossary …
Abergowrie State Forest looked decidedly different last week. Nature’s superheroes and super-helpers – our state rangers – were gathered en masse for their annual muster. As an event sponsor, Xzibit was invited to attend the event. In the forest setting, we were welcomed to country in a moving ‘Awakening Ceremony’ with the Warrgamay people. We …
Rangers Assemble! Seeking signals and connections in a State Forest. Read More »
Why do we watch movies? Why do we listen to podcasts and read biographies? We could look at a list of facts and figures to take in the same information but, we love a good story. Stories stick where facts are forgotten. Stories help us understand concepts and remember information. They touch our emotions, and grab and …
Xzibit loves a good creative collaboration—when we’re ‘in tune’ with the stakeholders and contractors and the final project exceeds the sum of its parts. We’ve wrangled more than a few projects involving a host of parties eager to provide creative input. These projects have ranged from designing visitor centres to interpretive displays for outdoor …
Have you ever wondered ‘…how can I put my exhibit on a touchscreen?’ What would you feature on the first page? How would people navigate the content? Take a deep breath, it’s not actually difficult to answer these questions. You don’t have to be a tech wizard. We regularly grapple with touchscreen and app design …
Picture this: you’re tossing up suppliers for a critical job. You go to the first client meeting, walk in the door and they offer you a coffee—great start. You turn the corner to the meeting room, and you’re stopped in your tracks. There’s a large TV showcasing your brand in a customised welcome video. Now …
Speaking, listening, moving, touching, reading, and writing. How do you like to learn? Everyone is different and taps into or prefers learning through a variety of senses and methods. This is why Xzibit designs displays that are multi-sensory. While many designers fixate on the visuals – strong shapes, bold colours – we’re conscious of designing …
Are you 3D-printer-curious? Wondering if they’re a gimmick or an asset when designing and building displays? At Xzibit, we’ve been tapping into their potential for a couple years now. For some exhibits they are absolutely essential. If you’re eager to engage a visitor’s sense of touch but your collection is particularly precious, 3D printers create …
You probably know that Xzibit designs and builds expo stands. And, Xzibit loves a good discovery centre project. We’re also pretty keen on a custom fitout. The past couple months we’ve been working on a BIG fitout project with a very fun theme: Octopus. Our clients appreciate clever design so one of the most unique …
JP in his happy place – installing and programming a wall of LED A picture says a 1,000 words. So, this blog post is all about the images. Because, what better way is there to demonstrate where blue sky thinking can take your displays? The proof is in the pictures here… #imaginationcaptured Testing the LED …