John Kelton

About John Kelton

Themed Attraction Podcast (copy and paste the link): Kelton is an accomplished exhibit designer with over 30 years of experience in the exhibits industry. With a background encompassing architecture, industrial design, and theater, he brings a comprehensive approach to planning, designing, detailing, fabricating, and installing museum exhibits and graphics.Kelton\'s portfolio includes significant projects such as serving as the Director of Exhibits and Visitor Experience for the award-winning Cook Museum of Natural Science. His work also extends to the Paul W. Bryant Museum, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Space Camp, and numerous projects for Vulcan Park and Museum. He is known for his ability to conceptualize exhibit ideas and meticulously implement them while preserving the original vision. Kelton frequently shares his expertise by conducting workshops for regional museum associations and university design studios. He holds a Bachelor\'s of Industrial Design with a Business Minor from Auburn University and has pursued graduate-level classes in Visitor Studies at Jacksonville State University.

Experience

1. Creative Producer Exhibit Designer Owner

   Kelton Design

   Oct 2001 — Present · Huntsville, AL, US

   What\'s your vision? Call me and let\'s talk about it.Over the last 30 years I\'ve been called to plan, design, and build all types of exhibits and graphics for aquariums, historic sites, children\'s museums, and theme parks. Along the way I have had the opportunity to design and open six new museums from scratch - from concept to cutting the ribbon. So if you have a big idea, get in touch, and let\'s get started.

Education

• Auburn University

  Bachelor of, Industrial Design with Business Minor

• Jacksonville State University

  Master's level classes, Visitor Psychology

Skills

• Trade Shows
• Sketchup
• Event Management
• Museum Planning
• Experience Design
• Creative Direction
• Vector Illustration
• Signage
• Graphics
• Vectorworks
• Rendering
• Concept Design
• Product Development
• Art Direction
• Flash
• Ada Compliance
• Oral History
• Environmental Graphics
• Wayfinding
• Interaction Design
• Design Strategy
• Brand Development
• Event Planning
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Storytelling
• Graphic Design
• Window Displays
• Layout
• Project Management
• Storyboarding
• Visual Merchandising
• Exhibition
• Special Events
• Visual Display
• Exhibition Graphics
• Industrial Design
• Art Exhibitions
• Ipad
• Exhibit Design
• Concept Development