It starts with an idea…

Our Services

42 | Design Fab Studio, Inc. is a full-service design/build studio that provides exhibits, themed environments, and custom creations to a diverse client base both nationally and to the northeast region. 42 has become recognized as a versatile, creative and dependable partner to our many clients

We primarily deliver exhibits to museum, institutional and corporate clients. Additionally, we provide custom fabrications to support advertising and marketing, entertainment, corporate and residential clients. We specialize in one-off custom fabrication and short-run production.

Our Capabilities

  • Exhibit Design

  • 3D Scanning & Virtual Walkthroughs

  • Rapid Prototyping

  • Interactives

  • Electromechanical

  • 3D Printing

  • CNC & Laser Cutting

  • Wood

  • Metal

  • Plastic

  • Composite

  • Sculpture

  • Maintenance & Repairs

  • & more!

Our Process

Concept Design

The concept design phase is where we work with the client to figure out their needs and goals for a project.

This includes meeting, concept sketching, and design revisions to help visualize the exhibit that is being designed.

Detail Design

The detail design phase focuses on pinning down all of the details. The final look and feel of the exhibit will be determined as well as the final materials, finishes, dimensions, and functionality of all exhibit elements.

Throughout the design phase we work with you to balance budget, aesthetic, technical and schedule requirements.

Fabrication

The fabrication phase is when the physical making of objects begins. This phase may include prototyping and samples if necessary. The client will be updated throughout the fabrication phase with images and can schedule shop visits to see progress in person if desired.

Installation / Maintenance

We offer full installation services for all of our projects where applicable. We will have a crew on site to install the work and make sure everything is functioning properly as well as hand over any exhibit documentation that may be necessary for operations.