Museum Case Studies
INDUSTRY Aquarium
Monterey
Bay Aquarium
Gift Shop Merchandise
Who : Monterrey Bay Aquarium (MBA), a customer since 2018
Need: An assortment of eco-friendly items, ranging in price, for their gift shop. MBA wanted to showcase their aesthetic – water, fish, and aquatic life – in items that patrons could take home.
Solution: HHPLift’s environmentally- and sociallysustainable bags made from repurposed fishing/construction netting. Small wallets to larger handbags provided the range of price points that MBA was looking for. The color palette was evocative of marine life throughout the museum: from grays and charcoals to a range of blues, with pops of brighter persimmon.
Impact : Proceeds from this eco - friendly solution provide free healthcare, daycare, a 13 - month annual salary , and more for the artisans.
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INDUSTRY Museum
Detroit Institute of Art
Gift store merchandise for special exhibit
Who: Detroit Institute of Art (DIA), a customer since 2018
Need: Customized products for the largest Van Gogh exhibition ever presented in the USA. DIA was looking to showcase some of Van Gogh’s paintings with custom candles for museum patrons to purchase.
Solution: HHPLift customized packaging for 4 oz. gold soy candle tins, and 8.5 oz. soy candles in a box. Three paintings were chosen and information about the painting and the museum on the packaging. The 8.5 oz glass vessels also had an etched DIA logo on the glass for a distinctive look.
SCENT NOTES: Scent ques were meticulously chosen to match the mood and feeling of each painting.
Self -Portrait: The buyer asked for a scent that incorporated spice and licorice notes that are popular in the Netherlands. The scent notes in the Self Portrait candle were saffron, black current, and sweet anise.
Rose: This candle needed to mix bright and fresh with floral and calming. The scent notes in the Rose candle were freesia, cedar, and bergamot.
Banks of the Oise: This candle needed to evoke sunlight, warmth, and waves, with a bit of an exotic touch. The scent notes in the Banks of the Oise candle were sea salt, cardamom, and amber.
The overall experience was a stunning display that engaged the museum patron with sight, touch, and smell.
Impact: The handcrafted candles were sustainably produced in our LiftWorks™ Program workshop and create job opportunities for individuals overcoming barriers to employment in Chicago.
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INDUSTRY Museum
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Gift store merchandise
Who : The Cleveland Museum of Art, a customer since 2015
Need: An assortment of eco-friendly bags and totes, ranging in price, for their gift shop.
Solution: An assortment of Italian-designed, on-trend, bags, sustainably handmade in Cambodia from repurposed industrial netting.
Impact : Proceeds from this eco - friendly solution provide free healthcare, daycare, and a 13 - month annual salary for the artisans.
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The Black Dog Tavern Company
Food and Drink
Gift store merchandise
Who : Black Dog Tavern Company, a New England retailer with 28 locations, and a customer since 2022
Need: The Black Dog was looking for a variety of unique products to showcase their worldrenowned logo. They wanted bags and accessories for men, women, and teenagers.
Solution: HHPLift had over 28 products and 14 colors for Black Dog to chose from. We curated a selection ranging from wallets and portfolios to bum bags and weekenders. Their distinct black Labrador was embroidered on each piece, varying in size
Impact : Proceeds from this eco - friendly solution provide free healthcare, daycare, and a 13 - month annual salary for the artisans.
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INDUSTRY
Food and Drink
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Gift store merchandise
Who : deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, a park and museum dedicated to contemporary art, and a customer since 2019
Need: Eco-friendly, handmade items for their gift shop.
Solution: A selection of Italian-designed, ontrend, bags, sustainably handmade in Cambodia from repurposed industrial netting, as well at LiftTM eco-friendly candles.
Impact : Proceeds from this eco - friendly solution provide free healthcare, daycare, and a 13 - month annual salary for the artisans These LiftTM candles are sustainably produced in our LiftWorks™ Program workshop and create job opportunities for individuals overcoming barriers to employment in Chicago.
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