McNeil’s book combines a thoroughly and deeply researched history of significant exhibitions and milestones in the field with contemporary and lively text that is a pleasure to read. Cleverly organized around common design tropes, the book proves to be a comprehensive look at the history of exhibition design right up to the present-day proliferation of various cutting-edge technologies. The book will be welcomed by the field and embraced as foundational in exhibition design curriculums.

James Volkert, museum consultant, Exhibition Associates

This book is accessible to a broad audience and will fill many gaps in understanding exhibition and experience design.

Tricia Austin, design researcher and PhD supervisor, Central Saint Martins, University for the Arts London

Destined to become essential reading for anyone in the field!

Merritt Price, former head of design, J. Paul Getty Museum

This book is a great addition to museum exhibition literature that deftly uses historical examples to consider current issues and interests.

Kathleen McLean, author, exhibition designer

My mind is blown by how this book intertwines the history and evolution of exhibition design with best practices, pulling from educational, entertainment, and commercial examples.

Emma Thorne-Christy, exhibition designer

A gift to the museum field. This book offers new insights into aspects of exhibition design that no one else has brought to the table. The tropes brilliantly organize exhibition design thinking — both for those who do the work, as well as for those who work with exhibitions.

Susan Spero, formally J.F.K Museum Studies