ASTC Annual Conference

Photo: Matt Rawdon

Museums are not the static displays they once were! The SHIFT Innovation Pavilion at ASTC (Association of Science- Technology Centers) 2011 showcased 12 cutting-edge technological innovations from around the world, intended to spark an ongoing discussion about innovation in the science center community... read more

New Product: Glory Trees

Photo: Matt Rawdon

Introducing Glory Trees, in three sizes, 10', 14' and 18' tall. Shown here in the ASTC Innovation Pavilion is a 10' tall Glory Tree. We have plans for a raised pedestal base, and for internal structure that will allow lighting from within. These are brand new, and not yet in the catalog, so ask your salesperson for details.

Glory Trees are Morning Glories with bases: they can be placed on any flat surface.

Harvest on the Harbor

Photo: Cindy Thompson

Transformit has again donated time, fabric structures and design expertise to make Portland, Maine's Harvest on the Harbor a beautiful event. This year, in addition to decorating the amazing Ocean View room, we transformed the 80' x 310' event tent with an installation of Wings and Star Drops.

Build Boston

Photo: Cindy Thompson

Transformit will be highly visible at Build Boston 2011, November 16-18: We are exhibiting in booth #267, and our founder, Cynthia Thompson, will present a continuing education session on sustainable design titled, "Interior Tension Fabric: Sustainable, functional, affordable and beautiful".

Two IFAI Awards

Photo: Mackenzie Case

Transformit has received two Outstanding Achievement awards from IFAI, the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Our installation at Discovery Parks Vancouver (shown here) won in the category Fabric Art. Daylighting Diffusers at The North Carolina Museum of Art won in the category Commercial Interiors. Click the links to read what the IFAI says about these noteworthy projects!

The BASH at Build Boston

Photo: Matt Rawdon

This year's BASH, designed by Cindy Thompson, will feature edgy paintings by Kenji Nakayama, Sean Flood and Dana Woulfe, and music by Sugar Babies, who will introduce So Good (The Boston Song).

The event will also feature Kinectity-Connectity, a playful interactive maze of light and shadow, rhythm and creation, by performance artist, Jerry Sanders. (The photo shows Jerry exploring patterns made by embers from the campfire.) read more