MKA is a design business specializing in the design, programming and implementation of content-based environments for Theme Parks, Family Fun Centers, Retail Spaces, Museums, Corporations, Visitor Centers, Parks, and other organizations. Although the content varies in each distinct environment type, the goal of communication with the visitor is identical. This can be a history museum or science center striving to educate, a store or corporate showroom striving to sell, a visitor center striving to create stewards, or an amusement or fun center striving to provide a fun, immersive escape.

With a diverse clientele base and project mix, we maintain an equally broad professional association. To meet customer’s specific design and implementation needs, we tailor and align our services to match the objective. Our long-standing network of industry professionals allows for flexibility, tight cost control, and high quality and efficient use of resources.

Mission Statement: involved, personal and creative producer of innovative and energizing environments, fulfilling client dreams and visions.

Philosophy: Design should be informative, fun and enjoyable. Successful environmental design must execute the following:

1) Capture the public’s attention and communicate.
2) Provoke exploration and safe participation
3) Reward involvement with multi-sensory stimulation.

Business Approach: We are outcome oriented. We produce tangible results from the investments of time and money. We intend to have each task and phase directly serve the end result without spending a minute too long or a dollar too much.

Design Approach: We fully engage in the project process from initial conception to the grand opening. Our activities include: Understanding of the Audience, Idea Creation, Space Planning, Coordination with other professionals, “What If” planning, Branding, Communication, Lighting, Amenities, Color and Finishes.

Execution: Our work is a collection of focused, inter-connected and multi-faceted disciplines with unwavering emphasis on our customer’s primary goals and objectives. We analyze, conceptualize and scrutinize every component individually and collectively.

Compliance: We comply with any and all regulatory guidelines for accessibility and safety. In addition to the rules set forward by ADA, we adhere to and believe in the Smithsonian exhibition guidelines.