ABOUT

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Doug is a senior interpretive planner and exhibition designer, creating engaging spaces and experiences in museums, interpretive and science centers, zoos and aquariums. He combines a keen sense of story and a fresh design approach with excellent organizational skills, and the ability to facilitate collaboration amongst diverse teams. 
Through 30 years’ practice in exhibit planning and design, Doug has overseen a wide variety of projects around the globe, consistently ensuring that interpretive strategies match operational and communications goals. Doug’s technical knowledge and passion for natural and human history inform his creation of dynamic exhibits that engage varied audiences. 

Specialties:
• Group facilitation and collaborative project development
• Interpretive planning and exhibition design
• Project management of exhibition development, production and installation

EXPERIENCE

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Woodland Park Zoo, Zoomazium
Photo: AldrichPears Associates

Principal, Exhibition Designer
Doug Munday Design – 2015 to present
Exhibition planning, design, and project management for a variety of cultural institutions and consulting teams. 

Senior Designer
MIG|Portico, Seattle – 2015 to 2016
Portico is an internationally-renowned firm of architects, landscape architects, interpretive planners and exhibit designers. Their work connects people with nature and culture in zoos, aquariums, public parks and gardens, museums and visitor centers. Doug is a leader within the interpretive design team, with a focus on planning, exhibition design, project management and business development.

Director of Design
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center – 2008 to 2015
The Vancouver Aquarium is a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. As Director of Design, Doug oversaw all aspects of communications and facility design that shaped the visitors’ experience – from exhibitions and outreach to site planning and details of interior design.

Senior Associate and Lead Exhibition Designer
Aldrich Pears Associates, Vancouver – 1986 to 2008 
Aldrich Pears is an internationally-renowned firm providing planning and design for museums, science centers, zoos and interpretive centers. A Senior Associate since 1993, Doug established and maintained client relationships and communications, led the creative development and implementation of interpretive projects, effectively managed project schedules and budgets, and coordinated internal and external creative and production teams.

SOME OF DOUG'S WORK

PROJECTS

Landscapes of Injustice: Broken Promises
Museum of North Vancouver: A New Museum
Pacific Science Enterprise Centre: Master Plan
Fort Langley National Historic Site: Children’s Gallery
Museum of Vancouver: History Galleries
Museum of Flight: FedEx Air Cargo exhibit
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Vancouver Aquarium: Canada’s Arctic
Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
SOME MORE OF DOUG'S WORK

PROJECT LIST

MUSEUMS

SUMM (Seattle Universal Math Museum). Seattle, WA. 2022

Steveston Tram. Richmond, BC. 2021 to present

Vancouver Maritime Museum: Children’s Gallery. Vancouver, BC. 2020 to present

MONOVA (Museum of North Vancouver). North Vancouver, BC. 2021

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Expansion. Honolulu, HI. 2021

Children’s Museum of the Magic Valley. Twin Falls, ID. 2020 to present

Landscapes of Injustice: Broken Promises (traveling exhibition). 2020

National Women’s Hall of Fame. Seneca Falls, NY. 2020

Nikkei National Museum. Burnaby, BC. 2019

Museum of Flight: Flight Zone and Aviation Pavilion. Seattle, WA. 2016

National Children’s Museum. Washington, DC. 2008

Hand-on Children’s Museum. Olympia, WA. 2008

Heritage Park Historical Village: Transportation Hall. Calgary, AB. 2008

Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia. Vancouver, BC. 2007

The Esplanade: Medicine Hat Museum. Medicine Hat, AB. 2006

Vancouver Museum: ‘1950s’, ’Revolution’, ‘Gateway to the Pacific’, ‘Boom, Bust and War’ galleries, Joyce Walley Learning Centre. Vancouver, BC. 2002 through 2006

Surrey Museum and Archives. Surrey, BC. 2005

Children’s Museum of Richmond. Richmond, VA. 2000

Kidspace Children’s Museum. Pasadena, CA. 1998

Thunder Bay Museum. Thunder Bay, ON. 1995

Museum of Flight. Seattle, WA. 1992

SCIENCE CENTERS & EXHIBITIONS

Pacific Science Enterprise Centre. West Vancouver, BC. 2018

Canadian Association of Science Centres: Great Canadian Science Adventure (traveling exhibition concept). 2007

Dynamic Earth. Sudbury, ON. 2003

Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center. Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. 2002

Museum of Discovery and Science: Discovery Center. Fort Lauderdale, FL. 1999

Science City at Union Station. Kansas City, MO. 1997

HR MacMillan Space Centre. Vancouver, BC. 1997

Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center. Newport, OR. 1997

Dinosaur World Tour: The Greatest Show Unearthed (traveling exhibition). Edmonton, AB. 1993

Museum of Science and Industry: Communications Gallery. Chicago, IL. 1992

ZOOS & AQUARIUMS

Reid Park Zoo: World of Play, Pathway to Asia. Tucson, AZ. 2021 to present

Vancouver Aquarium: Expansion and Revitalization, Sea Monsters Revealed (traveling exhibition), Jelly Invasion, Graham Amazon Gallery, Penguin Point, Canada’s Arctic. 2008 through 2015

Zoological Society of London, Whipsnade Zoo: Living with Lions. Dunstable, Bedfordshire, UK. 2004

Woodland Park Zoo: Zoomazium. Seattle, WA. 2003

Lowry Park Zoo: Wallaroo Station Children’s Zoo. Tampa, FL. 2002

Dallas Zoo: Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo. Dallas, TX. 2001

Brookfield Zoo: Wonders at the Coast. Chicago, IL. 1994

Stanley Park Zoo: Shoreline Habitat Exhibit. Vancouver, BC. 1990

INTERPRETIVE & CULTURAL CENTERS

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: ʔapsčiik t̓ašii (ups-cheek ta-shee) Multi-use Pathway, wayfinding and interpretive installations. Long Beach, BC. 2022

Fort Langley National Historic Site: Interpretive Exhibits. Fort Langley, BC. 2018 to present

Pecos National Historical Site: Trading Post. Santa Fe, NM. 2021

Anchorage Central Transfer Station exhibits. Anchorage, AK. 2021

Terry Fox Marathon of Hope 40th Anniversary Exhibition Concept. Vancouver, BC. 2020

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area: Interpretive Graphics. San Francisco, CA. 2018

Children’s Club (client confidential). Mumbai, India. 2017

World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument: Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Honolulu, HI. 2008

LOTT Alliance Wet Center. Olympia, WA. 2008

Squamish Adventure Centre. Squamish, BC. 2008

War in the Pacific National Historical Park. Guam. 2006

American Memorial Park Visitor Center. Saipan, CNMI. 2005

Cape Girardeau Conservation Campus. Cape Girardeau, MO. 2005

Redwoods Gateway Interpretive Center. Humboldt County, CA. 2001

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Interpretive Complex. Newport, OR. 1997

Nature Discovery Centre. Sentosa Island, Singapore. 1996

Freshwater Eco-Centre. Duncan, BC. 1996

Fort Steele Visitor Reception Centre. Cranbrook, BC. 1996

Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Saskatoon, SK. 1995

Western Arctic Regional Visitor Centre. Inuvik, NWT. 1994

Explore Manitoba! Travel Idea Centre. Winnipeg, MB. 1994

PLANNING STUDIES

Steveston Museum: A Vision for Improving the Visitor Experience. Richmond, BC. 2021

Fraser River Discovery Centre. New Westminster, BC. 2020

Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area: Interpretive Framework. Juneau, AK. 2019

Richmond Museum: Museum Expansion Models Evaluation Study. Richmond, BC. 2018

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area: Interpretation Master Plan. San Francisco, CA. 2016

Crater Lake National Park: Long Range Interpretive Plan. Crater Lake, OR. 2008

West Vancouver Arts, Culture and Heritage Facilities Plan. West Vancouver, BC. 2006

Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group Museum Feasibility Study. Ladysmith, BC. 2005

University of British Columbia, Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Vancouver, BC. 2004

New Westminster Museum and Archives Vision Study. New Westminster, BC. 2004

Legacy Landmarks Fish and Wildlife Centre. Lindsay, ON. 2003

Surrey Museum and Archives: Strategic Plan. Surrey, BC. 1998

Tro’ndek Hwech’in First Nation Cultural Centre. Dawson City, YK. 1996

Victoria Civic Heritage Trust: Downtown Interpretation Program. Victoria, BC. 1993

CONTACT

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Doug Munday

dougmundaydesign@gmail.com

778-919-6279