Special Interests

Through our experience, we have developed specialized skills and tools necessary to address several unique situations. We are happy to talk with you and develop a research plan to address your particular needs and interests.

African American Museums & Audiences — According to one of our clients, we have more experience with African American museums, audiences and themes than all of our competitor firms combined.
Relocated, Reinvented & New Museums — We have many examples of community and metropolitan area research, undertaken to inform planning for new museums. 
Storyline Testing —  PPDR conceived of this special type of research to meet the needs of museum clients as they plan new exhibitions — a holistic method to assess visitors’ likely reactions to an entire exhibition, before it is fully designed.

Other specialized skills include:

Environmental Issues
Exhibit Design & Media Innovations