Solid Light

10/31/2024

Help us celebrate our October anniversaries! A huge thank you to our dedicated team members—David Crites, Eleanor Miller Riggs, John Toombs, Piper Robbins, and Chris Wunderlich—who each bring unique expertise, creativity, and passion to everything they do. Cheers to another year of inspiring work together! 🎉

10/18/2024

Headshots are back! Be sure to make time to get your FREE headshot at SEMC 2024.

Thank you to our sponsor, Solid Light for making this possible!

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10/17/2024

Solid Light is proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 Annual Conference in Baton Rouge, LA ⭐️

Cynthia Torp, Mark Sargent, and Sarah Drees will be on-site at booth #62 to share recent project highlights and chat with you about any upcoming projects. Swing by to say hello (and don’t miss the opportunity to snag some of our 25th anniversary swag)!

10/03/2024

Join us in celebrating Solid Light Owner & CEO Cynthia Torp on National Women-Owned Business Day. Her dedication, leadership, and vision have transformed our company and our industry.

Discover the inspiring story behind the founding of Solid Light: https://solidlight-inc.com/the-founding-of-solid-light/

10/02/2024

Did you know that today, October 2, is the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth? And one year ago today was the grand opening of the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston?

It's true and we’re honored to share that Solid Light has received a Silver Telly Award for the one-of-a-kind museum's orientation film! “From our very first collaboration with the Eternal Gandhi Museum, we knew the journey we were about to embark on was something very special,” says Solid Light Owner and CEO, Cynthia Torp.

This immersive film brings Gandhi’s legacy of peace and nonviolence to life and we couldn’t be prouder of our team and our collaboration with the museum.



Architectural photography by ©Brian Rodgers Jr. – Digital Art That Rocks™

Solid Light is pleased to announce we received a Silver Telly Award for the immersive and dynamic orientation film at the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston.

09/30/2024

Join us in celebrating the September work-iversaries of Chris Mozier, Pam Brandt, Annie Schauer, and Zoë Slaughter! Your expertise and dedication elevate our work every day and we’re grateful to have you on our team! Thank you for all you do 🎉

09/11/2024

In part with Give for Good Louisville, the American Printing House for the Blind gave a sneak peak into their new exhibit 'The Dot Experience,' which will open in 2026.

09/05/2024

We’re so excited for Give for Good Louisville! During this one-day celebration of local philanthropy next week, our goal is to raise $30,000, with a $10,000 match donation, to support The Dot Experience.

And be sure to join us at Solid Light on 9/12 from 4-6 pm (ET) for a special behind-the-scenes look at The Dot Experience. We can’t wait to connect with you and show you all the exciting work we’ve been doing!

Check out our page to learn more about Give for Good and The Dot Experience: https://bit.ly/3Au1eOV

09/03/2024

Every part of The Dot Experience must be tested and prototyped, even the parts that might seem boring at first glance! In this photo, the screws embedded in the black board are being tested for durability based on the way they've been affixed. It's important that exhibits are durable so many visitors can enjoy them for years to come!

Follow this page for more updates as we continue to test, prototype, and create The Dot Experience!

08/30/2024

Join us in recognizing and celebrating four incredible team members with August anniversaries! We are grateful they have chosen to share their dedication, hard work, and talents with us and our clients. Cheers to you, Casey, John, Mark, and Ryan ⭐️

08/01/2024

See behind the scenes as Solid Light works alongside client American Printing House for the Blind to evaluate The Dot Experience's "Orientation Station" prototype!

07/30/2024

Join us in celebrating Senior Designer Sarah Hammond's anniversary! 🎉 Sarah's artistry, curiosity, and skills make her a tremendous asset to the creative team (and our clients!). Fun fact about Sarah, she started Solid Light's composting initiative!

Learn more about our team: https://solidlight-inc.com/about/

07/26/2024

07/11/2024

Solid Light could not design and build the world's most accessible museum alongside client American Printing House for the Blind without the input and lived experiences offered by community members like Austin. Thank you for your guidance, trust, and support!

"The prototyping process, for me, has been a lot of fun. I have never been a part of planning a museum before, so that was something cool. Learning what it takes to create a museum was eye-opening. We discussed different types of flooring and the types of navigational systems that should be offered. I also loved learning about Helen Keller beyond her experiences with Anne Sullivan. To me, prototyping the exhibits helps make The Dot Experience accessible and inclusive for everyone."

Austin Stine is part of the inclusive prototyping team providing feedback to Solid Light about various features of The Dot Experience to ensure accessibility and inclusivity. In this photo, Austin is holding a replica of an ornate incense burner that belonged to Helen Keller.

Follow us for more information about our inclusive prototyping process!

07/03/2024

"Being a part of the prototype testing team for The Dot Experience has been very rewarding! I have been so happy to provide input as American Printing House for the Blind and Solid Light work toward creating this unique and first of its kind museum gallery project! It promises to set a high standard of excellence in welcoming people of all disabilities and ages to experience hands-on education...This means so much to me personally as someone who became blind four years ago and is learning to live successfully as a blind person myself."

Mary Rickert is part of the inclusive prototyping team providing feedback to Solid Light about various aspects and features of The Dot Experience to ensure accessibility and inclusivity. In this photo, Mary is sitting in front of an AFB Foundation Writer as she speaks to a Solid Light team member.

Follow us for more information about our inclusive prototyping process!

06/30/2024

We can't let the month of June come to a close without recognizing this month's anniversaries! We are truly grateful to have such a smart, talented, and dynamic team. Happy anniversary Mike McCarthy, Sarah Bordeaux, Billy Boyd, Alex Stotts, and Aaron Lukefahr 🎉

06/27/2024

Today we celebrate the birthday of Helen Keller! Born on this day in 1880, Helen was an academic, activist, lecturer, and author who made significant contributions to many 20th century political, social, and cultural movements, including disability and human rights.

This photo shows Helen receiving a birthday cake at her 75th birthday celebration at the Guild Theatre, Rockefeller Center, NYC.

To learn more about Helen Keller and disability history, check out this playlist that features speakers from the 2022 Helen Keller Symposium, The Hidden Legacies of Helen Keller: https://bit.ly/3R7a22G

06/18/2024

Join us in welcoming Architectural Technician Allie K***z to the Solid Light team! 🎉

A recent graduate of the University of Louisville's Interior Architecture program, Allie brings a fresh approach to industry modeling programs and a passion for problem-solving.

Learn more about Allie: https://solidlight-inc.com/team/allie-kuntz/

06/14/2024

We can't think of a better way to celebrate than by looking back on the ribbon-cutting celebration at the grand opening of the three years ago! Today, we're reflecting on this award-winning destination and the incredible journey of creating an experience that immerses visitors in the authentic American story of bourbon. Cheers to many more years of excellence and toasting to the finest bourbon experiences! 🥃

05/31/2024

Happy May Anniversaries to Senior 3D Artist Raegan Maddox, Fabrication Specialist Cory Leister, and Project Manager Brian Hatton. Thank you for sharing your unique skillsets, expertise, and commitment with the team and our clients. Cheers to you!

05/16/2024

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Solid Light is providing a look behind-the-scenes as we work towards creating more inclusive experiences. In partnership with client American Printing House for the Blind and invaluable insights from our community-based Inclusive Prototyping Focus Group (IFPG), together we are setting new standards in experience design with The Dot Experience. Our recent prototyping session evaluated the "Orientation Station", an essential navigational hub designed to ensure all visitors can orient themselves and learn how to fully engage with the museum the moment they walk in the door.

Are you at and interested in hearing more about our work at The Dot Experience? Join us as speakers from Solid Light and APH talk all things IPFG, designing, and building the world's most accessible museum during our session, "Beyond the Basics: An Inclusive Design Case Study" at 2:00pm on Friday, May 17. Learn more: https://solidlight-inc.com/beyond-the-basics-an-inclusive-case-study-session/

05/14/2024

Solid Light is headed to the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo in Baltimore this week!

Cynthia Torp, Chris Mozier, Mark Sargent, Sarah Drees, and Jamie Glavic will be onsite at booth #5426 to share more about our 25th anniversary, recent project milestones, and to chat with you about any upcoming projects. Come say hi, connect with the team, and check out our swag!

P.S. Don't miss our session "Beyond the Basics: An Inclusive Design Case Study" alongside client American Printing House for the Blind. Learn more: https://solidlight-inc.com/beyond-the-basics-an-inclusive-case-study-session/

05/10/2024

We're excited to announce the addition of two new Fabrication Specialists: John Harvey and Drew Lacy. With rich backgrounds in creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration, they'll play integral roles in bringing client projects to life.

Learn more about John: https://solidlight-inc.com/team/john-harvey/

Learn more about Drew: https://solidlight-inc.com/team/drew-lacy/

Join us in welcoming John and Drew by commenting below.

05/09/2024

Join us in celebrating the well-deserved promotions of three outstanding members of the Solid Light team!

Sarah Hammond has been promoted to Senior Designer.
Learn more about Sarah: https://solidlight-inc.com/team/sarah-hammond/

Jackson King has been promoted to Director of Project Management.
Learn more about Jackson: https://solidlight-inc.com/team/jackson-king/

Casey Krueger has been promoted to Fabrication Manager.
Learn more about Casey: https://solidlight-inc.com/team/casey-krueger/

Cheers to Sarah, Jackson, and Casey 🎉

05/07/2024

Are you packing your bags for Baltimore? 🧳
Our team is prepping for the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo–and we have a session you don't want to miss! Together with our client, American Printing House for the Blind, we're presenting, “Beyond the Basics: An Inclusive Design Case Study.” Join Chris Mozier, Ben Jett, Mike Hudson, and Denna Lambert next Friday, May 17, from 2-3:00 pm as they share insights, strategies, and learnings gained while working together to design and build the world’s most accessible museum, The Dot Experience.

Learn more:
https://solidlight-inc.com/beyond-the-basics-an-inclusive-case-study-session/