Coco Raynes Associates, Inc.
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Our work is to communicate enthusiasm for a subject, to prompt curiosity about important figures in our past, historical events and technical matters. In order to do this, we first fully research the subject. We then gather documents that will best highlight and explain the topic, and while taking the utmost care in editing documents, we weave together a graphic history of the subject.

We try new ways to communicate.

Interest in a subject must not be allowed to wane. We sometimes combine unexpected materials and scales, trying to achieve the proper balance between visual surprise and compelling facts.

PROJECTS / CLIENTS INCLUDE:

Black and Decker Corporation World Headquarters - Visitor Center, Towson, Maryland
Design of Exhibits to present and promote new and future products. Completed:1982

Boott Mills Complex and Canalways, Lowell, Massachusetts
Directional and Information System to highlight the cultural and historical characteristics of an industrial town; Historical markers; Client: National Park Services

Boston Redevelopment Authority/Markers
Design and Development of Commemorative Markers to honor and illustrate the lives of famous Bostonians. Responsible for the concept, design, copywriting, and research of documents and artifacts.

Charlestown City Square Park, Charlestown, Massachusetts
Concept and Implementation of Educational Exhibits for the historical and archeological site.

Joslin Diabetes Foundation Historical Commemorative Wall, Boston, Massachusetts
Mural presenting 500 donor names, the history of the foundation, and the dedication of the new building. The design includes a display of artifacts belonging to the Joslin Estate

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Ruggles Street Station, Boston
Graphics and Educational Exhibits for the Pedestrian Concourse. The murals depict the history of Roxbury over 3 centuries. Responsible for the concept, design, research and copywriting.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computer Laboratory, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Mural for the headquarters describing the history of computers and their interaction with the Laboratory, and a series of bold decorative panels alluding to the computer world.

Massport - Exhibit for Bird Island Flats, Boston, Massachusetts
Design of an exhibit case for the past Eastern Terminal presenting the master plan for the Technology Center at Bird Island Flats. The design allows for interchangeable back lit displays.

Pickering Wharf, Salem, Massachusetts
Map design for the permanent exhibits depicting the evolution of the wharf from 1600 to present.

 

 
 
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Raynes Rail
Tactile Maps
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