As a corollary to some of the recent list discussions about identifying an exhibit design firm, what (if any) are the relative advantages and disadvantages of selecting a independent designer and a separate exhibit fabricator, as opposed to going with a firm that can provide both design and fabrication services in-house?  I've heard differing points of view as to economies of scale or other cost-saving gains that may result from using a turnkey outfit to provide both services rather than contracting with separate firms.  It's also been suggested that independent design firms may be more "creative" or "cutting-edge" than in-house design departments, which may design an exhibit more in terms of their firm's fabricating capability than in terms of a client's needs or preferences.  Should concerns such as these make a difference when choosing exhibit designers and fabricators?


Collegially,

John C. Rumm
Executive Director
Catholic Heritage Center

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