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Children’s museums have been a particular focus of BrownKnows Design’s repertoire, but we also love to work with other types of museums. Learning about far-ranging fields through the research and design process for museum exhibits provides a never-ending education. Some recent museum collaborations include: Otter Cove Children’s Museum, Duluth Children’s Museum, and Minnesota Discovery Center.
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BKD values the opportunity to help preserve and promote interest in regional history and natural or cultural heritage! Sample projects: Hjemkomst Interpretive Center, Adams Homestead, Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center.
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All BKD staff have a theatrical background, which provides a unique approach to designing creative environments of all types. We continue to maintain this direct connection to our theater roots through projects in scenic design, lighting design, and other technical fabrication.
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Exquisite and perfect detail is required for pieces that will appear on camera! BrownKnows Design has had the pleasure of creating set pieces for the film Virginia, Minnesota and the YouTube channel Word on Fire.
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Our most unique projects don’t fall within an easy categorization, but they inspire us to think in new & creative ways! Some examples include a collaboration with the ND Corn & Soybean Councils at the Red River Zoo and the redesign of a downtown office space!
SOME OF OUR COLLABORATIONS
TESTIMONIALS
“I’ve worked with BrownKnows Design on many projects, including two major build-outs, one indoor and one outdoor. Both build-outs had limited budgets, tight time lines, and some complex requirements. Jeff and his crew delivered. In fact, they knocked it out of the park, and both build-outs have received a tremendous amount of positive feedback. Jeff knows Greater Minnesota and has the unique skill of weaving local input into all his designs, resulting in exhibits with a real sense of place. I highly recommend the services of BrownKnows Design.”
Peter Olson
Museum Consultant and Owner of Peter Olson Museum Planning
“Jeff Brown of BrownKnows Design has the rare ability to listen closely to museum professionals and community stakeholders. His experience and practical approach offers both concept design and fabrication that address cost effective budgets. Jeff is a problem-solver – open to new ideas and differing viewpoints. His work surpassed all audience expectations at the Children’s Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, MN.”
John Kelsch
Former Executive Director
Children’s Discovery Museum, Grand Rapids, MN
“When the Duluth Children’s Museum was looking to build its first climbable experience, we were inspired by the amazing work Jeff did for the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota and knew he was the right fit for our museum. Not only is the resulting exhibit a visitor favorite, but we found Jeff to be a delight to work with.”
Cameron C. Bloom Kruger
Former President/CEO
Duluth Children’s Museum
“In my three decades of directing, I have yet to encounter a designer as skilled, talented, and visually innovative as Jeff Brown. His ability to listen to my dream and translate it into spectacular design is simply unparalleled in my experience.”
Scott Durocher
Director of Theatre
Eastview High School
“Jeff brings professionalism, passion, humor, and a boat-load of good ideas to the table. He’s a pleasure to work with, and his design work is ambitious and distinctive.”
Benjamin McGovern
Former Producing Artistic Director
Artistry Theater
“Jeff Brown is an amazing friend of mine who is a wonderful designer, great lighting designer, has a caring and likable personality, and is an extremely competent business owner who will, above all, do whatever it takes to get the job done. Period.”
Rob Rachow
Lighting and Scenic Designer, Shop Manager
Moorhead, MN
“Jeff Brown approaches every new project as an opportunity to challenge and inspire not only himself, but other creative individuals as well. When I partner with him, I know I’m in for an adventure that will stretch the bounds of my artistic talents.”
Ashley Wereley
Scenic Artist & BrownKnows team member
Duluth, MN