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Most of the interpretive panels in the United States are fabricated in one of four materials: 1) High-Pressure Laminate (hpl): High-Pressure Laminate accounts for probably half of the interpretive panels made today. The material is similar to Formica, formed under intense heat and pressure, and is extremely tough, with a ten-year warranty. It is very rigid and most panels do not need a frame, as a single post with a metal mounting plate at the top is sufficient for panels up

You may be faced with getting one or more interpretive panels written, designed, fabricated, and maybe installed. And you need to figure out a timeline for getting this all done. The short answer is, maybe 6 months, maybe more. You may wonder why they take so long. One reason is that interpretive projects often require input from many different people, from rangers to biologists, historians, and local experts. Many of these people deal with the public all day, and are interr

I've been an art director and graphic designer for over 40 years now, and have been fascinated in the last couple of years with the amazing Artificial Intelligence Image Generators that continue to evolve rapidly. I have used it in a few projects. But one must be very careful how they are using it. I do a lot of work with historical interpretive panels and am often trying to depict something from history as accurately as possible. Historic photos are great for that purpose. B