We were commissioned by the Tatton Garden Society to design and illustrate a series of bespoke interpretation boards for the Lovell Quinta Arboretum and its National Plant Collections. This arboretum signage project focused on creating visually engaging, informative interpretation panels that sit harmoniously within the natural landscape. Inspired by the surrounding environment, the designs use […]
Nestled in the heart of Caithness, John O’Groats Mill stands as a testament to centuries of tradition, being the last operational watermill in the region. With a remarkable renovation that breathes new life into this historical gem, the mill is not just a glimpse into the past, but an active hub for learning and community […]
Stoke-on-Trent City Council, in conjunction with Historic England and Barewall Gallery, commissioned Muddy Publishing to create, produce and install decorative and informative window interpretation at the historic Wedgwood Institute in Burslem. This built environment project was designed to improve the aesthetic appeal of the Grade II* listed building (previously boarded up) and to provide passers-by with […]
We were commissioned by Re-Form Heritage, custodians of Middleport Pottery, to design their wayfinding map and signage. The old map, although visually appealing, was difficult to decipher and did not accurately reflect the new brand guidelines. We collaborated with Middleport Pottery Stakeholders to create a fresh, contemporary design that is easier to understand and more appealing […]
The Children’s Accident and Emergency Department at Royal Stoke University Hospital has recently undergone a series of building works. The resulting structure made the entrance to the A&E reception a long, grey and imposing corridor. We were commissioned to create a new and inviting design to readdress the entrance aesthetic. The aim was to make […]
We were commissioned by the team at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens to create a child-friendly map of the museum and grounds to support improved accessibility for children and families. Who is Gilbert White? Gilbert White is famous for his pioneering work in natural history, along with his book “The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne,” […]
To complement a range of interpretation panels and activities, we developed a collection of heritage discovery bags for the Churches Conservation Trust and the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Shrewsbury. The bags were carefully designed to support family engagement with the stained glass collection. With a strong remit on sustainability, we worked with […]
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Shrewsbury is home to world-renowned medieval stained glass installations. The Churches Conservation Trust commissioned us to create a range of heritage interpretation resources to help engage young children with this fabulous collection. We’ve designed 3 hand-made jigsaws and 6 children’s interpretation boards to complement the existing adult-focused displays. The boards […]
Muddy Publishing worked with the Sankey Canal Restoration Society (SCRS) to produce an educational learning resource pack for Key Stage 1 and 2 children. Each primary school in the St Helens Borough was presented with a copy of the educational pack including an extra display poster to inspire pupils to create some wonderful projects! We […]
To celebrate 225 years of the Swansea Canal, we teamed up with the Canal & River Trust and the Swansea Canal Society to deliver a series of creative workshops to four schools in the Swansea Valley. For this film project, we worked with KS2 children to co-create a short digital media production inspired by their local […]