People travel from all over the globe to visit Alcatraz, run by the GGNPC, the former federal island prison that once held the likes of gangster Al Capone. Alcatraz is an iconic landmark amongst the San Francisco Bay and backdrop of Marin County. Gizmo really enjoys getting involved in the GGNPC projects and this is…
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.
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…
Clubhouse H2O Clubhouse H2O is an innovative hands-on exhibit that features a kid-sized kitchen and bathroom area where families can learn how to conserve Earth’s natural resources as a party of their daily routines. Young visitors have fun loading the dishwasher and listening to the wash cycle, adjusting the “drippy” faucet, flushing the working toilet…