“I had the pleasure of working with Alex Macdonald from Energy Engaged on the development of the Animal Inside Out and Bugs Outside the Box exhibitions this year. An innovative developer and outstanding collaborator, Alex quickly integrated into the museum environment and immediately became a valued member of our project team. I hold Alex in high regard for his professionalism, commitment, and deep understanding of the exhibit development process. I certainly look forward to collaborating with him again, and would not hesitate to recommend Energy Engaged to any organization seeking to develop innovative, interactive content.”
About
My practice is based on more than a decade of learning through being an experience developer and enthusiastic co-explorer with visitors in cultural attractions. I've had the privilege of working with and learning from world-class designers, programmers, fabricators, educators and researchers across a broad range of disciplines to develop and operationalize visitor experiences.
Projects I have worked on have been recognized as exciting, thought-provoking and educational, while also increasing the perceived value of the visitor experience.
On every project, I try to keep the visitors in mind from start to finish, develop a clear understanding of the desired experience, and to also find my own passion for the project, and I carry that mindset and passion through the development process to the final visitor experience. I'm always up for exploring off the beaten path. Along the way, I aim to support the team with a collaborative, can-do attitude.
Some specifics:
• Developer of visitor experiences for cultural attractions in the areas of science, culture, technology and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) learning and skill-building
• Leader of projects for Canadian local, provincial and national organizations, including development of exhibits, public programs, digital interactives, and staff training
• Strong practical visitor experience knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to lead interdisciplinary project teams including designers, curators, scientists, programmers and fabricators
• Strong project management, facilitation and problem-solving skills, and proven ability to deliver outstanding results from challenging briefs
• Track record of delivering projects requiring remote collaboration, as well as in-person collaboration
Experience
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Energy Engaged Visitor Experience Consulting
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• Recipient of the John David Lee Memorial Award in Music
• Ontario Scholar
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