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MUSEO DESIGN IS AN AGENCY DEDICATED TO DESIGNING FOR MUSEUM, HERITAGE AND THEATRE

SHOPS. WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PARTNERED WITH A HOST OF ORGANISATIONS INCLUDING:

BRITISH LIBRARY, HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM, CUTTY SARK, ROYAL OBSERVATORY, ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL AND BIG BEN.LED BY GRAPHIC DESIGNER CRAIG YAMEY, WHO HAS OVER 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN GRAPHICS,

ILLUSTRATION AND PRODUCT DESIGN, MUSEO WILL WORK WITH YOU FROM INITIAL BRIEF

THROUGH TO PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE COMMERCIAL RANGES FOR YOUR SHOP.

MUSEO CAN CREATE A CORE RANGE, OR A DESIGN TO HIGHLIGHT A SPECIFIC EXHIBITION OR

COLLECTION. WE BELIEVE THAT COLLABORATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS; MUSEO WILL WORK

WITH YOUR BRAND GUIDELINES TO CREATE DESIGNS THAT COMPLEMENT YOUR SHOP AND

APPEAL TO YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE. WE LOVE TO DESIGN USING DIFFERENT STYLES AND

AESTHETICS TO SUIT YOUR BRIEF...

BRITISH LIBRARYINFOGRAPHIC RANGE

Commissioned to promote the British Library exhibition ‘BEAUTIFUL SCIENCE: PICTURING DATA’, the two-colour design uses quirky statistics as an infographic. We also created a detailed illustration of the iconic library gate, which was applied to souvenir items. These designs have become part of the shop’s core range, selling beyond the exhibition itself.

APPLICATIONStote bag / student folio / oyster card holder / mint tin stadium cup / pencil / exercise book / keyring

BRITISH LI BRARYCOMIC LANGUAGE

This repeat pattern explores the typographic language of vintage American and British comics from 1940 to 1970. The design is one of three commissioned for the exhibition ‘COMICS UNMASKED: ART AND ANARCHY IN THE UK’, the UK’s largest ever exhibition of mainstream and underground comics. The design was applied to many items, from pencil cases to chocolate bars and craft ale.

APPLICATIONSchocolate bar wrapper / popcorn wrapper / tea towel craft ale label / neoprene pencil case / tote bag

H o uses O F PARLIAM ENTPARLIAMENT SILHOUETTE

A bold silhouette of the Houses of Parliament, one of the most iconic landmarks in Britain: contemporary colour palettes and half-tone dots are used to give the historic building a contemporary pop-art aesthetic. This design was applied to a wide range of products, from cufflinks to crockery.

APPLICATIONSsquare teapot / cup and saucer / espresso cup / plate magnet / coaster / greeting card / square badgetea towel / notebook set / cufflinks / plastic ruler

H O USES O F PARLIAM ENTVOTES FOR WOMEN

To commemorate the work of Emmeline Pankhurst and the suffragette movement, the House of Commons commissioned a design pitched at a female target audience. The colour palette of green and purple was inspired by the original ‘VOTES FOR WOMEN’ handbills and posters, while a sense of the era is conveyed through stylised silhouette portraits.

APPLICATIONSsilk scarf / postcard / magnet / coaster / mug pocket mirror / pencil / keyring / canvas bag

APPLICATIONStea cosy / tea towel / cup and saucer / teapot / mugnotelet set / luxury biscuit tin / box of chocolates oyster card holder / three sizes of melamine trays

The Palace of Westminster has over 2,000 clocks. Museo Design was given access to all areas of the building to photograph and sketch the clocks, turning them into an elegant repeat pattern. The design includes Big Ben and the carriage clock in the Prime Minister’s office, as well as clocks in the library and the House of Commons Chamber. Kitchen and homeware products are printed with metallic gold ink.

H o uses O F PARLIAM ENTPARLIAMENT CLOCKS

CUTTY SARKSHIP CREW

Before it could set sail, a Victorian merchant ship such as the Cutty Sark needed members from ten professions on board. This design shows all ten in a contemporary emoticon style. The figures are dressed in Victorian nautical garments, including Breton caps, fisherman’s jumpers, neckerchiefs and overcoats.

APPLICATIONSt-shirt / tea towel / postcard / rubber keyringmug / fridge magnet / badge / cap / torchwooden ruler / pencil / sharpener / plastic cup

CUTTY SARKVINTAGE SHIP EMBLEM 1869

A vintage design showing the silhouette of the Cutty Sark’s maiden voyage of 1869. Created for a male target audience, the emblem was designed to look weathered and distressed. Printed navy on white and in reverse.

APPLICATIONSadult’s and kid’s cap / apron / enamel ship cupshot glass / t-shirt / postcard / walletenamel keyring / tea towel / bookmark

NATI O NAL MARITI M E M USEU MVINTAGE WEATHER

This graphic three-colour print explores the visual language of vintage weather reports and the Shipping Forecast. The map shows the names of the waters around the British Isles. Greenwich is also highlighted, making the design a souvenir of the museum itself.

APPLICATIONSset of three notebooks / greeting card / tea towelrubber keyring / spectacles cleaning clothbookmark / art print / postcard / eraser

Targeted at a male audience, this design employs the graphic language and colour palette of expedition and outdoor gear. We combined distressed type with maps and world coordinates to convey the essence of trekking and voyages. The design has formed part of the museum’s core shop range.

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUMEXPEDITION

APPLICATIONShoodie / t-shirt / aluminium flask and beaker / torchaluminium water bottle / rucksack / pencil / eraserfield notebook / compass in printed tin / badge

ROYAL O BSERVATO RY GREENWI CHKIDS CLOCKS

The Royal Observatory, and its Prime Meridian line, is known as ‘THE HOME OF TIME’. This educational design, aimed at children up to the age of 10, includes clocks and numbers to help them tell the time. Its bright colour palette and playful hand-drawn type are particularly appealing to a young audience. The design tessellates, forming a seamless repeat pattern.

APPLICATIONSglitter plastic cup / notebook / pencil / ruler / t-shirtbookmark / badge / eraser / tell-the-time kit

BI G BENBIG KID

Thousands of schoolchildren visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament every year. This design, a play on words, has been applied to T-shirts and school bags as well as pocket-money items such as badges and pencils.

APPLICATIONSpencil case / pencil / ruler / eraser / badge / t-shirt duffel bag / satchel / teddy bear / magnet / keyring

BI G BEN1859 EMBLEM

A bold emblem of Big Ben with a banner showing ‘1859’, the year the bell first chimed. The design is printed in metallic silver on black and has become part of the House of Commons core souvenir range.

APPLICATIONSluxury biscuit tin / leather bookmark / t-shirtpencil / badge / postcard / passport holder

DUNCAN SANDERS, BUYING AND MERCHANDISING MANAGER BRITISH LIBRARY

TESTI M O N IALSBRITISH LIBRARY / HOUSE OF COMMONS / NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

“Craig is super to work with! He produces fantastic, detailed artwork at a phenomenal pace and really has become part of the team. I am perennially amazed at how quickly he assimilates the essence of each brief and responds with succinct, imaginative designs that are entirely fit for purpose, and wonderfully commercial.”

“I always receive an excellent service from Museo Design. Timing and creativity always meet expectations and everything is communicated in a professional and timely manner. I consider Museo Design a partner who has proven to be creative both in design and in problem resolution. Museo Design work above and beyond to achieve the best results, always keen from start to finish.”

DIANA CHRISTOU, HEAD OF RETAIL AND BUYING HOUSE OF COMMONS

“I’ve worked with Craig on a number of projects, producing artwork for bespoke product collections. He completely understands our needs, and produces finished work quickly. Craig is very easy to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services.”

SARAH HARDMAN, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

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