Valerie Eppolito
Experiential Graphic Designer: Engaging communities with history, art, and science in unique and challenging ways
Member Since
August 2024
Valerie Eppolito earned her B.A. in Archaeology at Boston University and studied Museum Exhibition Planning and Design at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. For over 15 years, Valerie has led the graphic design and production for exhibitions ranging from mass extinction (Buffalo Museum of Science) to 18th-century architectural preservation (Colonial Williamsburg). In 2018, she and the team at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg were recognized by the American Alliance of Museums with the Excellence in Exhibition Special Achievement Award for Upholstery CSI: Reading the Evidence.
Ask me about
my latest exhibition or my dog Hogan. He is a very good boy.
My super power is
I power boost the team around me.
I'm looking for
A network of colleagues and professionals in the design and production field.
What I love about experience design
Learning. I am endlessly curious and always asking questions. My work in museums has allowed me to explore some many subjects and interact with experts in a diversity of disciplines and specialties.
Best piece of advice I've ever heard
Give everyone grace, including myself.
Practice Area
Exhibition, Strategy/Research/Planning, Wayfinding
Focus Area
Exhibition, Graphic, Interpretive, Signage
Industry
Education, Entertainment, Museums