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 […]
Solving Mysteries at Edinburgh Castle: Family Trail Design We recently had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the team at Edinburgh Castle on a unique design project: The Mystery of the Missing Unicorn Horn, a brand new family trail booklet. Designed to engage a wide audience, from curious kids aged 7+ to teens and adults, […]
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 […]
We supported the Canal and River Trust Explorers Team in designing an audio trail activity for Finsley Gate Wharf. This resource was created to inspire and engage school groups visiting the site. The audio trail design involved recording voice actor transcripts, creating supporting activity sheets, and printing character designs as aluminium signage. We used audio […]
These characters have been developed by our illustrator, Matt Buckingham as part of a Heritage Lottery-funded project named Our Picturesque Landscape. They are being used for activities and games based on the Dee Valley for local KS2 pupils in the area.
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 […]