The Wm. S. Marvin Training and Visitor Center

 

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These cabinets introduce visitors the roots of the company that grew to be a global provider of windows and doors.

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This thematic environment, above, recollects the life and times of teacher Margaret Wallin Marvin and her husband William S. “Bill” Marvin.

A series of initial graphics were developed to accent the typography in the previously mentioned exhibit.

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This recreated grain elevator structure recalls the look and feel of past marketing materials to tell the story of the Marvin children. 

The classic stack-and-strip Marvin window is featured prominently in this exhibit which details the activities of MW&D during the mid-century.

These spinning, interactive graphics exhibit the ingenious components developed by Marvin engineers.

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Project Credits

Thanks to Scott Saxton for his brilliant illustrations and graphic design assistance. Exhibit design by John Metcalf of Good Design Group.