Environmental Graphic Design Assistant
Eloise at the Museum┃NYHS
The New-York Historical Society celebrates the feisty charm and audacious spirit of Eloise, who continues to be a picture book superstar more than 60 years after her debut. Eloise at the Museum reveals the creative collaboration between cabaret star Kay Thompson (1909–1998) and the young illustrator Hilary Knight (b. 1926) that brought the precocious character to life. The exhibition showcases more than 75 objects, ranging from original manuscript pages to sketchbooks, portraits, photographs, and vintage dolls.
Project Goals:
To celebrate the child book superstar Eloise’s debut after 60 years and introduce the two important illustrators. The goal is to attract people to learn more about this precocious character and illustrator’s creative process.
Experience Goals:
The experience started from outside of the museum to the end of the exhibition floor. Throughout the show, visitors were able and encouraged to engage with Eloise. From original painting to vintage objects, the show was curated to bring the character to life in several layers.
Role:
Freelance Exhibition Designer at NYHS
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Assisted senior designer from the beginning of the design process to show opening
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Designed Eloise’s silhouettes throughout the museum
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Worked and organized final graphic deliverables for production
