Since 2008, Flint Hills Design has designed and built powerful exhibits for a wide variety of cultural and historic institutions.
We deliver clarity in concept and execution, applying art and analysis to bring a shared vision to life.
Our work is anchored by four core principles:
Clarity - We strive to clearly and effectively communicate our clients’ visions with grace and precision.
Simplicity - We believe in less, but better.
Authenticity - Our work is intentional and honest. We strive to distill the essence, and build upon that foundation.
Craftsmanship - We use heirloom-quality materials and time-honored techniques to create meaningful spaces that stand the test of time and trends.
Artists, Designers, Developers, Craftspeople - Who we are
Joel Gaeddert
Founder & CEO
Joel shapes the strategy for Flint Hills Design and provides guidance and oversight to most Flint Hills Design projects.
Dave Gaeddert
Principal, Lead Developer
Dave crafts the clean and clever code that keeps FHD websites and apps running well, day after day. Whether it's a simple iPhone app or a custom database that power an array of sales tools, Dave can build it.
Graham Unruh
Front End Developer
Graham designs and develops websites in collaboration with the Lead Developer and Creative Director.
Anthony Esau
Exhibit Designer
Anthony provides high-end design skills and production know-how for FHD Custom and Upland-based projects. Anthony also designs and produces renderings and videos for museum projects.
Mark Andres
Lead Fabricator
An accomplished finish carpenter, Mark helps FHD craft high-quality exhibit systems, as well as managing the carpentry shop.
Paul Ortman
Senior Developer / Security Expert
Paul helps to architect and build the robust systems that power our mobile and web apps. Paul has a degree from Bethel College in Mathematics with emphasis in computer security and an Art minor, as well as a master's degree from the University of Idaho in Computer Science with an emphasis in computer security.
Dan Miller
Exhibit Fabricator
Dan brings 35 years of experience to Flint Hills Design as exhibit fabricator, having worked as a finish carpenter as well as a fabricator and installer of custom cabinetry and cases for church organs before joining FHD.
Isaac Entz
Product Engineer
Isaac Entz’s primary role with Flint Hills Design is new product development and manufacturing process refinement--skills that he brings with him from his time as an engineer for Boeing. When he is not dreaming up better ways to design products, Isaac travels the country to play competitive ultimate frisbee. Isaac holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from MIT.
Jocelyn Wilkinson
Exhibit Fabricator
Jocelyn takes our exhibit cases, pedestals, and displays through the fabrication and finishing process and oversees our object handling and mount creation. Jocelyn received her Master of Arts in Museum Studies from the University of Kansas in 2017 and brings over 7 years of archival, conservation, and fabrication experience.
We extend that experience to the digital:
We’ve built websites and digital tools for regional hospitals, manufacturing companies and institutes of higher learning.
Capacities
Concept Development • Exhibit Consultation • Exhibit Branding • Traveling Exhibit Design • Copywriting • Curation • Graphic Design • Museum Case Design & Fabrication • Component Design • Video & Motion Graphics • App Design & Development • Fabrication • Installation • Web Design
Our new Flint Hills Design office building.
Taking a break installing the American Bittersweet exhibit in Red Cloud, NE.
Applying graphics to a freestanding case at the Pizza Hut museum.
Our designers and fabricators work closely during installations to make sure everything is in the right place.
Reviewing a prototype video panel. It's a serious business!
Installing hinges is typically a straight forward process, but Mark likes to supervise anyway.
Crafting our exhibits comes with a lot of noise and sawdust!
Our fabrication team gets to work with all kinds of fun materials. Dan loves working with acrylic!
