Interactive Group - Meaning Through Learning

At the Interactive Group we combine multiple disciplines to create dynamic and meaningful exhibit environments for visitor learning. Here are a few of the people who make it happen.

Paul Haynes, AIA is an architect and nationally recognized designer specializing in museum facilities and interactive exhibit environments. As President of the Interactive Group he leads the firm’s exhibit development and consulting services. Paul is a strong advocate of dynamic education settings combining visitor-friendly spaces with compelling exhibit content. He brings his broad experience as a museum architect and exhibit designer to the unique needs of museums in reaching and serving their audiences with hands-on learning.

Prior to founding the Interactive Group, Paul headed Haynes + Associates Architects, specializing in services for museum, visitor and cultural facilities. His architectural work encompasses numerous museum projects, including the renovations of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC and the Historic New Orleans Collection.

A frequent presenter at museum conferences, Paul focuses on informing museum professionals about strategies for hands-on learning initiatives. He is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Linda Young brings to the InterActive Group her diverse roles as a museum professional, including stints as a board member, non-profit leader, museum educator and executive director. Linda has extensive experience working with museum groups to create dynamic learning environments and teaching opportunities in the museum setting.

Linda is uniquely attuned to a client’s needs and perspective. Her experience includes serving as Director of Education at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Founding Executive Director of the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, and Executive Director of the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society.

In addition to helping museums develop strong interpretive environments, Linda’s background helps strengthen the planning process from the preliminary planning phase and program development through project completion. Ms. Young is a member of the American Association of Museums.

Lee Morais is a noted museum educator, award-winning filmmaker and artist. He brings his extensive museum, educational, and creative experiences to the design of learning-based exhibit environments that delight and inform our clients’ visitors.

As former Director of Education at the New Orleans Museum of Art, he established the museum’s interactive educational exhibition, the stARTing point, one of the first permanent interactive education installations in the United States. He also directed "Van Go on Wheels", an award-winning outreach education program serving the New Orleans Public Schools.

Lee taught art and film making for over twenty years at Michigan State University, the University of New Mexico, Towson, State University and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he chaired the Fine Arts Department.

Jules Babineaux, PE heads exhibit engineering and fabrication for the Interactive Group through Exhibits, Etc. He is a recognized exhibit engineer and fabricator of interactive exhibits for museums and visitor facilities. His experience in the design and production of high quality interactive exhibits spans three decades and encompasses a wide range of science centers, nature education centers, children’s museums and interpretive sites.

Bryan Coleman – As Media Designer, Bryan directs the development of multimedia and motion graphics content for our museum and commercial clients. He also brings his talents as a sculptor and painter to the production of specialty exhibit components. Bryan is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design.

Elliott Sigman – As Project Manager, Elliott is involved in exhibit development and serves as Exhibit Fabrication Coordinator with the firm’s fabrication partners. He brings a strong interest in creating user-friendly interfaces for hands-on learning. Elliott is a graduate of the Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University.

Amy Cunningham – As Graphic Designer, Amy directs the development of graphics for the firm’s exhibits, interiors and print productions. She combines her skills as an illustrator with a talent for strong visual communication that speaks directly to visitors. Amy is a graduate of the College of the Arts at The Ohio State University.

Matt Corcoran – As 3D Animation Designer, Matt leads the firm’s development of animated learning content for our exhibit work. In his work, Matt explores innovative ways to incorporate education-based animation into hands-on exhibits. Matt is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design.