| trace is a team of professionals in the field of heritage, research, exhibition and design. We work with clients on all aspects of exhibitions, publications and public programmes, including strategy, planning, design and implementation of projects, institutions and public spaces. We come from the disciplines of journalism, film and television, fine art, architecture, education and history, and through our work in the heritage sector, we have forged a unique inter-disciplinary methodology. We have become specialists in extracting the stories hidden beneath the surface of South Africa and bringing them to life. Every project commences with an assessment of the history of the location, its social possibilities and its aesthetic needs. Our solutions develop organically from the stories and emotions revealed through an intensive research process. We look for a material language that best expresses the spirit of a site or project, and believe in achieving maximum impact with minimum intervention. We endeavour to incorporate art into all aspects of the design and never leave it as a mere afterthought to site construction. We create appropriate communication strategies for diverse audiences. We emphasise interactivity, enabling each visitor to participate in the unfolding story of the site. We focus on personal histories and oral testimonies, rather than grand impersonal narratives, always looking for ways to engage our audiences critically while also affecting them emotionally.
We have extensive experience in working with local communities, to ensure sustainability by building stakeholder ownership. We combine world-class experience with a model for skills transfer that seeks to grow the pool of professionals in the field. We also understand the importance of operational sustainability, and of tailoring exhibition and heritage developments to the specific context of the projects we undertake.
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