At Gizmo, we know that no two projects are alike and that each job offers its own set of unique challenges. If the vision is unclear on paper, we’ll experiment with the physical layout of the space to give you a better perception of your project. We work closely with our clients to ensure that…
Plans to do just that were revealed at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, also known as MAH. Museum officials have worked with community leaders from the County, the City, the business sector, social services, the arts, and community organizations to develop a mixed-use plan for the plaza that includes a large-scale, permanent…
By combining style, text, illustrations, and images, Gizmo’s works closely with graphic companies to effectively develop your project through a variety of visual avenues. Gizmo regularly is ordering and creating elements like 3-D Lettering/Vinyl Graphics for clients. At Gizmo, our capabilities allow us to mix various mediums to create unique and high-quality graphic applications including banners, labels, printed…
Gizmo custom designs distinctive cases and display supports for a range of valuable collections. From antique wine collections to historic artifacts, Gizmo utilizes only the best technologies to ensure longevity and security for a client’s collection. In addition, we will design your case with the appropriate interior lighting and climate control to maximize preservation.
In 2009, Gizmo was able to give back a little by helping director Judith Klain, organizer Mara Murray and photographer Joe Ramos create an exhibition for Project Homeless Connect’s 5th Anniversary volunteer appreciation party at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Ramos, who has chronicled thousands of PHC’s clients, needed help selecting and framing works to present…
Gizmo’s design department works closely with the client on pre-production details to ensure effective use of time and materials before work begins. Combined with our creative solutions, the client can feel confident that the end product will meet their goals. Our designers use state of the art programs such as Solidworks, Vectorworks, and Autocad to…
For over forty years, the Exploratorium has been at the forefront of museum innovation. Combining science, nature, art and technology, the Exploratorium represents a collage of interactive exhibits to educate and enhance human perception. Gizmo has been working with the Exploratorium since 1996, creating AAM award winning exhibits in design excellence. For its exhibit, Traits…
Gizmo’s high-end, seamless pedestals come in all different sizes and shapes, whether it’s a plinth, a shelf or a base for a large sculpture, Gizmo assures a museum quality finish. Gizmo fabricates glass or acrylic vitrines, providing museum quality polished edges, UV protection, and locking systems as needed.
Gizmo creates 3D topographic model using CAD/CAM and CNC technology. We can import USGS maps, or clients’ drawings, transform them into 3 dimensional segments, and carve foam, plastics, or wood to create the base model. We then hand detail, add a hard coating and finish paint. We also add smaller models and or labels as…
Gizmo’s main focus is in helping artists and museums, and whenever a project demands advance fabrication techniques or need to be installed under challenging conditions, Gizmo provides the experience and stamina to make the work look beautiful, professional, and enduring. We continue to develop outdoor and permanent public artworks in all kinds of mediums, including…