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July 27th, 2020

How the Pandemic Has Influenced Creativity

We sat down with Chris Silverman, Gilbert’s Creative Director, to get his take on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both his team and the design world these past several months. From working remotely to designing with safety in mind, Chris talks about how the pandemic is influencing creativity. It’s been almost five months since […]

June 26th, 2020

Lessons from Operating During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On May 28th, as part of New York State’s phased reopening, Gilbert was allowed to fully reopen its production facility and resume projects. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our society and forced us to reevaluate how we live and work. This meant taking a comprehensive look at our facility and procedures to […]

February 24th, 2020

Inspiration and Creativity at Gilbert

Creative Director Chris Silverman’s take on how he finds inspiration for Gilbert’s designs. As any creative professional can tell you, finding inspiration sometimes has less to do with seeking it than positioning yourself to receive it. Inspiration for the perfect design can often come when you’re not looking for it. Doing what I do well […]

January 31st, 2020

A Look Back on 2019

2019 was an exceptionally eventful year for both Gilbert and our clients. It was a year marked by exciting new projects at trade shows and in retail, our continued expansion into hospitality, the addition of new capabilities, and the welcoming of new team members. Here are some of the highlights from this past year that […]

November 27th, 2019

A Look into the Creative Process at Gilbert

An interview with our creative director, Chris Silverman, on what it takes to bring our clients’ creative visions to life. It might seem obvious to say that every design concept starts with a need. Whether it’s for a trade show exhibit, retail space, or event, a client comes to Gilbert with something that needs to […]

September 26th, 2019

How To Make The Most Out of Your Trade Show Experience

You’ve decided to make the investment and feature your company at an upcoming trade show. Now, it’s time to ensure you’re taking the necessary steps to make the most of your experience at the show. So, how can you do this? It depends on what you’re looking to achieve. Here are a few tips to […]