How It Works
Process
Public art works best when it’s built on clarity — clear intent, clear collaboration, clear execution. Here’s how every project moves forward.
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Phase One
Discovery & Alignment
Every project begins with listening. We take time to understand the site, the institution, the community, and the vision behind the commission. This phase includes site visits, stakeholder conversations, research into the history and identity of a place, and a clear alignment on goals, scope, and expectations before any creative work begins.
Deliverables: Project brief · Scope of work · Preliminary timeline
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Phase Two
Concept Development
From research, we move into visual exploration. Concept development is iterative — typically two to three distinct directions, each grounded in a specific idea about the site, community, or institution. Concepts are presented with visual references, color systems, compositional logic, and material thinking.
Deliverables: Concept presentations · Preliminary renderings · Color and material direction
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Phase Three
Design Visualization
Once a concept direction is approved, we move into full design development. This includes finalized compositions, scaled renderings installed onto site photography or architectural drawings, material specifications, and fabrication or production planning.
Deliverables: Final design files · Site-rendered mockups · Materials specification · Production plan
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Phase Four
Production & Installation
Production is managed with the same discipline as the design process. Whether painted directly on-site, fabricated offsite, or produced in a hybrid approach, all work is executed to the highest craft standard. Installation is coordinated with site teams, general contractors, and project managers to keep timelines and budgets on track.
Deliverables: Production schedule · Installation coordination · Progress documentation
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Phase Five
Final Delivery
Project closeout includes a final site walkthrough, professional photography of the completed work, documentation of materials and maintenance guidance, and any required signage, plaque, or public-facing credit elements.
Deliverables: Professional photography · Project documentation · Maintenance guide · Final project report
“Every step is designed so the client always knows where we are, what’s coming next, and why the decisions were made.”
Ready to Start?
Commissions typically require 90–180 days from first conversation to installation, depending on scale and complexity. The earlier we talk, the better the project.