A Bilingual Educational Exhibit
Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster, Colorado
Deliverables: Bilingual Infographics; Exhibit Signage; Large-Format Panels; Educational Posters; Digital Display Graphics; Visitor Handouts.
My Role
Lead Exhibit Designer
Created all graphic assets and wall visuals
Illustrated pollinators with scientific accuracy and warmth
Translated educational content into Spanish and English
Designed the overall exhibit tone and atmosphere
Challenge: Translate complex scientific data into an engaging, bilingual visual format for public education.
Approach: Designed clear, infographic-style panels using iconography, color coding, and dual-language formatting for maximum accessibility.
Result: Increased visitor engagement and comprehension, bridging language barriers while maintaining a playful, informative tone.
Nature-inspired infographic that makes learning fun.
As the lead designer and art director for Butterfly Pavilion’s ‘Pollinator Place’ exhibit, I developed an engaging, interactive experience that educated families on the vital role of pollinators in Colorado’s ecosystems. Through thoughtful design, I crafted immersive visuals and interactive elements that sparked curiosity and connection, transforming scientific concepts into an accessible and memorable experience for all ages.
Design Process
Illustrated Pollinators
Bridging Science and Storytelling
Hand-drawn illustrations combined scientific accuracy with approachable style.
“Illustrations made pollinators approachable while staying scientifically accurate.”
My illustrations of pollinators were praised by entomologists at the Butterfly Pavilion for their scientific accuracy and artistry. I transformed these drawings into vibrant stickers—turning education into a tactile, engaging takeaway that celebrates the beauty of these vital species. To extend their impact beyond the exhibit, I added the stickers to my shop, donating 20% of proceeds to pollinator conservation efforts.
Media & Impact
Pollinator Place ribbon-cutting with Colorado First Gentleman Marlon Reis and Representative Brittany Pettersen.
In the News & Media Highlights
Denver7 – “First Gentleman Marlon Reis and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen cut the ribbon Tuesday to open ‘Pollinator Place.’ This is all part of the Pavilion’s ‘Pollinator Palooza,’ a two-month initiative to educate families about the many bugs that contribute to Colorado’s vegetation and food chain.”
Longmont Leader – “Butterfly Pavilion unveiled its pollinator-focused exhibit Pollinator Place during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This buzzworthy event also marked the beginning of the global launch of its Pollinator Awareness through Conservation and Education (PACE) initiative.”
Axios Denver – “Pollinator districts … are developments ‘programmed for pollinator protection and awareness, pre-shovel in the ground.’ Preliminary data found pollinator districts are beneficial for insect populations.”
Visitor Voice (Testimonials)
“I loved how the bilingual panels made it easy for my family to follow along. My kids could point out their favorite pollinators while I read alongside them in Spanish.” — Local Visitor
“The illustrations were both beautiful and educational — they turned tiny pollinators into friendly creatures to care about.” — School Group Teacher
Reflection
“Pollinator Place reinforced my belief that design is a bridge — between people and ideas, between science and story, between languages and cultures. This project challenged me to combine branding, illustration, and bilingual communication into an experience that not only informed but invited visitors to care deeply about the role of pollinators in our world.”