Library of Congress

Special & Permanent Exhibits

Make accessible parts of the museum that can’t be touched.

The Intention

Second Story in Portland was a design studio that makes museum experiences more engaging. I had made a goal while in university to work with them. Years later after moving to Portland, and with some persistence, it happened.

I worked on their Library of Congress project over the course of six months, and with a few job titles: visual and motion graphics designer, and retoucher. On certain parts of the project I set goals that required more of my skill than was asked. It made my job more difficult, but I knew it would simplify the process for the entire team.

Created with Second Story Interactive

Freelance Designer
Motion Design
Visual Design

Visual Design and Photo Retouching

Raw Uncorrected Images

Seamless Retouching.
Intuitive Design.

We designed a digital experience that echoed the elegance of the hall itself, drawing on its classic architecture, tile work, and motifs. My retouching work seamlessly merged multiple raw photographs into a single, continuous image, allowing users to pan and zoom across it without distraction. A simple interface with intuitive tools made it easy for anyone to explore, while discreet callouts highlighted details of interest. Clicking on a callout revealed close-up photography and explanatory text, guiding visitors through the hidden artistry of the space.

Final UI Design: