Exhibition Studios

What Exhibition Studios does

Exhibition Studios Pty Ltd is an Australian multidisciplinary design and construction studio founded in 1999 and headquartered in Edwardstown, South Australia. The company delivers integrated services spanning exhibition design, public art, signage and wayfinding, themed playspaces, digital development, fabrication, and interpretive content development. Operations are anchored by a 220m² studio and a 680m² in-house workshop, enabling full-lifecycle delivery from concept and content development through detail design, graphic design, fabrication, and site installation under a single roof.

The studio serves government agencies (local and national), museums, science and discovery centres, universities, zoos, and commercial enterprises across Australia and overseas. Named clients include the University of Wollongong (Energy Futures, 29 interactive exhibits), the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport (Tjilbruke Dreaming public artworks at the Darlington Interchange), the University of South Australia's MOD. (five sequential exhibitions), and Telethon Kids Institute (Discovery Centre). Revenue is generated through one-time, project-based fees on custom engagements, with pricing not publicly disclosed and scoped per project. The company is led by Managing Director Karl Meyer and operates without disclosed external funding, parent ownership, or M&A activity.

Exhibition Studios has accumulated 17+ regional design and construction awards between 2018 and 2023 from bodies including AILA SA, Parks and Leisure Australia, IPWEA SA, DIA, MAGNA, ASPAC, and the Design Institute of Australia (SA Chapter). Its competitive positioning rests on multidisciplinary in-house capability, an award-validated portfolio, and culturally embedded partnerships with First Nations artists and community organisations such as the Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation.

Name

Exhibition Studios

Legal name

Exhibition Studios Pty Ltd

Website

https://exhibitionstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exhibition Studios is an Australian multidisciplinary design and construction studio delivering exhibitions, public art, signage and wayfinding, and themed playspaces for government agencies, museums, universities, and cultural institutions in Australia and overseas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition and Public Space Design Services

NAICS

Museums (712110)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Show & Exhibition Marketing (Booth Design/Build) (MPAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Exhibition design services
• Public art fabrication
• Interactive exhibit development
• Signage wayfinding design
• Playspace design construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Edwardstown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Design and Construction: Custom design and construction projects for exhibitions, public art, signage and wayfinding, mobile pods and interactives. Revenue generated through one-time project fees covering concept development through to installation and handover.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Exhibition Studios is an Australian design studio that provides integrated public-space design, fabrication, installation, and construction services. The studio delivers exhibitions, public art, signage and wayfinding, playspaces, mobile pods, and interactive experiences for museums, science and discovery centres, zoos, government, and commercial clients. Core capabilities span concept design, detail design, digital development, graphic design, interpretive content, fabrication, and installation, supported by an in-house 680m² workshop.

Product overview

Exhibition Studios operates as a service-based studio offering integrated design and construction services rather than a packaged software product. The company provides multidisciplinary services spanning 3D exhibition design, digital development, 2D design, fabrication, interpretation, project planning, and public art. The portfolio includes named projects like Energy Futures (an interactive exhibition with 29 physical and digital exhibits), Tjilbruke Dreaming (large-scale public art sculptures), Thorndon Park Playground (award-winning playspace), and Telethon Kids Institute Discovery Centre. These projects are delivered through integrated services including concept development, detail design, digital development, graphic design, fabrication and installation, with the company's 680m2 workshop enabling in-house prototyping and construction. The approach combines creative and technical skills to produce exhibitions, public art, signage and wayfinding, playspaces, and interactive experiences for museums, science centres, visitor centres, and civic infrastructure projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibition Design Services
• Public Art Design and Fabrication
• Signage and Wayfinding
• Playspace Design

Quantifiable outcome

• 29 interactive exhibits created for Energy Futures exhibition at University of Wollongong

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• University of WollongongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking closely with University of Wollongong utilizing their world-leading research for the Energy Futures interactive exhibition project. ES undertook concept design, detail design, graphic design, fabrication and installation for the Science Space at the Innovation Campus.
• Allan SumnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Nations artist collaborating on Tjilbruke Dreaming public art project for Darlington Interchange. Artwork designed to embody the Tjilbruke Dreaming narrative of the Kaurna people.
• Karl MeyercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist and Managing Director of Exhibition Studios, co-designer of Tjilbruke Dreaming sculptures representing Kaurna creation, law and human relationships.
• Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation (KYAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey stakeholder in Tjilbruke Dreaming project representing Kaurna community interests and cultural authority for the public artwork commission.
• Blackwood Reconciliation Group (BRG)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity group involved in cross-agency and community-centric engagement for the Darlington Interchange public art project.
• Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment client commissioning Tjilbruke Dreaming public artworks as part of Darlington Interchange precinct, representing cross-agency delivery aligned with major infrastructure.
• Cities of Marion & MitchamsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government stakeholders involved in handover of Tjilbruke Dreaming public artworks for ongoing maintenance and stewardship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Land Design Studio: Land Design Studio is a UK-based exhibition and interpretive design firm serving museums, heritage sites, and visitor centres. It is a direct peer to Exhibition Studios in delivering interpretive design, exhibition planning, and integrated visitor experiences for cultural institutions.
• Local Projects: Local Projects is a US experience design firm specializing in interactive, technology-rich exhibitions and museum installations. It is directly comparable to Exhibition Studios' interactive exhibit capability, particularly work such as the Energy Futures 29-exhibit engagement at University of Wollongong.
• Mather & Co: Mather & Co is a UK-based design and build firm focused on museums, visitor centres, and brand experiences, with in-house design, fabrication, and installation capabilities. It is highly comparable to Exhibition Studios in delivering integrated exhibit design-build for cultural and educational institutions.
• Ralph Appelbaum Associates: Ralph Appelbaum Associates is the world's leading museum and visitor experience design firm, delivering interpretive planning, exhibition design, and content development for major museums, cultural institutions, and science centres globally. It is directly comparable to Exhibition Studios as a design-led firm creating interpretive exhibitions and public-facing experiences.
• Event Communications: Event Communications is a long-standing UK exhibition and museum design firm producing interpretive and interactive experiences for science centres, museums, and visitor attractions. It directly parallels Exhibition Studios' work in museums, science centres, and visitor experiences.
• Casson Mann: Casson Mann is a UK-based exhibition design firm specializing in museum, gallery, and cultural-venue interpretation. It is directly comparable to Exhibition Studios in delivering integrated interpretive and exhibition design for museums and heritage sites, with a similar mid-size specialist profile.

Broad incumbents

• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: George P. Johnson is a global experience marketing agency delivering exhibits, pavilions, and brand experiences. It is comparable to Exhibition Studios in exhibit design-build capability but serves a broader corporate and event-marketing client base rather than cultural institutions.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Jack Morton Worldwide is a large global experiential brand experience agency creating exhibits, events, and installations for major brands and institutions. It overlaps with Exhibition Studios' exhibition and public-space experience work but operates as a broad incumbent across marketing-led activations rather than as a museum specialist.

Regional players

• HASSELL: HASSELL is a major Australian architecture and design firm with experience in cultural, museum, and public-realm projects across Australia and Asia-Pacific. It is comparable to Exhibition Studios in serving Australian cultural and public-sector clients, but operates at much larger architectural scale and is not exhibit-build specialist.

Emerging players

• Stimulant: Stimulant is a US-based experience design studio creating interactive exhibits, digital installations, and spatial computing experiences for museums and brands. It overlaps with Exhibition Studios' interactive exhibit development capability but focuses on digital/native experiences over physical fabrication.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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