We recently completed fabrication projects in Florida, New York, Hawaii, Colorado, and Oregon. Our process makes it easy to communicate with our designers and managers who will keep you up to date and get approvals at key stages. And our project manager Liz will keep your project moving forward in a smooth and timely way.Have…
The exhibition invites visitors to investigate the choices – both personal and political – that led to this dark chapter in American history. How did leaders arrive at this decision? How did Japanese Americans respond to the violation of their civil liberties? And what, as a nation, have we learned that can help us address…
Gizmo uses many means of delivering exhibit messages, including audio playback and recording, interactive and immersive video, or computer driven media interaction for online content and/or custom educational games. We offer writing, audio recording and programming, as well has integrate technologies into exhibitions for audio interactives that use overhead speakers, headphones, telephone handsets, and microphones…
In today’s competitive museum market, an interactive exhibit can be a critical element to set your institution apart from the rest. Gizmo specializes in the creation and development of, one-of-a- kind exhibits, designed to enhance the visitor experience. Using a variety of techniques from mechanical, electrical, hydro or solar, your visitor will leave with “how-to”…
If an exhibition space needs something more to make it exceptional, Gizmo can create seamless, finished partitions. Our partitions of any size or color will assure mounting is consistent and stable to create a unique or intimate environment.
The Bay Area’s climate demands that outside signage last through relentless fog, as well as temperatures that fluctuate dramatically within a day. Gizmo’s signs have stood up to the pressures time and time again. We provide signs made from Corten steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized and powder coated finishes. We also use Red Cedar, Cyprus, Redwood,…
Operation Babylift: Perspectives and Legacies explores the diverse experiences and lasting impacts of a dramatic airlift that removed more than 2,000 Vietnamese children from their war-torn country to be adopted by American families as Saigon fell in April 1975. The exhibition, co-curated by the Presidio Trust and the Adoption Museum Project, and designed by Volume,…
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…