A B O U T

I am a Brooklyn based creative lead and art director who specializes in museum and experience design. During my 20 years of experience, I have had the pleasure of collaborating closely with writers, scholars, curators, media producers and architects through all phases of design development — from concept through opening day.

C L I E N T S

American Indian Cultural Center, OK
AT&T Showcase, TX
Big Well Museum, KS
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center, WA
Brennan Center for Justice, NY
College Football Hall of Fame, Kia Challenge, GA
Ford Foundation , NY
Green-Wood Cemetary Welcome Center, NY
IBM Centenial Exhibit, NY
IBM Epcot, FL
Jackie Robinson Museum, NY
Liberty Memorial National WWI Museum, MO
LBJ Presidential Library & Museum
Missouri S&T Welcome Center, MO
Morgan Stanley, NY
Museo Nacional de Energía y Tecnología, Mexico
National Air & Space Museum, Washington D.C.
National Veterans Museum, OH
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, OH
Navy SEAL Museum, CA
Royal Alberta Natural History Museum, Canada
Samsung World Headquarters, Seoul Korea
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, NY
TEP Center, LA
The Presidio Heritage Center, CA
The University of Kansas, DeBruce Center, KS
Washington-on-the-Brazos Historic Site, TX
World Heritage Center, Austin, TX

A W A R D S

2025‍
SEGD Global Design Honor Award Exhibits category 

World Heritage Center, Exhibit Design, Austin TX

2014‍ ‍
Graphis Design Annual
Gold, Silver, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus OH

2013
iF Communication Design Award
Gold, IBM 100: THINK,  New York, NY

2012
Art Directors Club
Gold and Audience Awards, IBM 100: THINK,  New York, NY

2011
Graphis Design Annual
Gold, United States Capitol Visitor Center,

2010
Creativity International Awards
Silver, Rutgers University Visitor Center,  New Brunswick, NJ

2009
Event Design Awards
Gold, Event Design Magazine, Samsung Showcase, Seoul

2008
Graphics Design Annual
Gold, Exhibits, National WW I Museum, Kansas City, KS

2008
Industrial Design Award (IDEA)
Gold, National WW I Museum, Kansas City, KS

The heart of my practice is bringing meaningful stories to life of all kinds. I have a hands-on approach to leading teams, nurturing a deep collaboration between graphic, spatial, interactive and motion designers. I have directed a wide range of print, digital and spatial projects that have helped my clients realize world-class experiences.

Currently I am working on commissions for the Texas Historic Commission and the Navy SEALs Museum, San Diego. 

C O N T A C T

Josh Hartley
mr. hartey.joseph@gmail.com

E D U C A T I O N

Yale University, Graphic Design, MFA
Rhode Island School of Design, Painting, BFA