The Project: Showstoppers! Thinc Design (2021)

In the summer of 2021, as theatrical venues cautiously re-opened in the wake of COVID-19 shutdowns, Thinc Design partnered with the Costume Industry Coalition (CIC) to create an exhibit spotlighting the dressmakers, tailors, haberdashers, and many other costume makers who make live entertainment, TV, and film possible.

Showcasing over 100 iconic costumes from Broadway, ballet, opera, cruise ships, television, and film, Showstoppers! offered visitors an immersive look into costume maker’s workshops, up-close access to authentic costumes, and live demonstrations. The show raised charitable funds for 56 independent businesses and artisans in and around New York City who had been crippled by COVID-19 closures, and was the 2022 Gold Winner of the Global Futures Design Awards.

My Role: Interpretive Planner and Content Lead

Working on a lightning-fast timeline and a meager budget, I oversaw and executed every element of the exhibit’s content from start to finish. Whether fashioning the exhibit’s interpretive vision, conducting fact-finding site visits and on-camera interviews, or drafting and editing the exhibit’s interpretive copy, I collaborated closely with 3D and graphic designers, the media production crew, as well as CIC members themselves. I also offered hands-on support during the exhibit’s install to ensure that all costumes, media, lighting, and interpretive signage was installed correctly and to a high standard.

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