David MacKenzie – Graphic & Motion Design
Contact information
- David MacKenzie
- Newcastle NSW
- 0403 543 966
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Skills/services
- Education & public program development
- Heritage curation & interpretation
- Visual arts curation & interpretation
- Branding & Marketing Materials
- Interpretation
More information
David MacKenzie is a freelance graphic & motion designer passionate about working with cultural and heritage clients. He has over ten years experience developing material that informs and inspires, including 2D exhibition interpretation, wayfinding, branding, motion graphics, animation and marketing materials.
Projects
2024
Australian Museum: Thin Ice VR Animations
A pair of animations to be featured as part of the exhibit, designed to educate visitors about humanity’s impact on the climate from the era of Shackleton to the present day, while highlighting actionable steps to mitigate it. The animations’ target was a diverse audience, balancing historical context, scientific data, and actionable solutions. and they were tailored to suit the museum environment, with considerations for an absence of sound design and integration with the exhibit’s overall branding.
2024
Siding Springs Observatory, NSW: Visitor Centre
The 2D design of a refitting of the facilities’ visitor centre, updating and adapting existing content to bring it up to date and improve the centres appearance. Throughout the interpretive material, complex astronomical concepts were summarised in accessible graphics and language aimed at a general public with an interest in space.
2024
Broken Hill Mosque, NSW: Museum Redevelopment
The 2D design of a revitalized museum space, carefully balancing updates with the preservation of the site’s historic character. Interpretive materials were crafted to highlight the rich, diverse stories of the cameleers, using accessible graphics and language to engage a wide audience. The redevelopment honors the mosque’s cultural significance while creating a more inviting and informative experience for visitors.
2024
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG), TAS: Wetlands Exhibit
Collaborated with the museum’s in-house design team to develop an engaging and educational exhibit about the natural history of the wetland area. Contributions included designing a range of infographics and interactive elements to make the content accessible and engaging for visitors of all ages. The exhibit aimed to inspire curiosity and deepen understanding of the wetlands’ ecological significance.
2023
Geoscience Australia: Rocks that Shaped Australia
A 2D exhibition design in the spacious foyer of the Geoscience Centre Australia in Canberra. The compact showcase focused on eight of the most influential rock types on the landscape and peoples of Australia, charting how each specimen has shaped the country’s history and encouraging the many visitors who pass through the main entrance to contribute their own thoughts on the geological stories.
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