Nye Hughes Studio is the practice of Edinburgh-based designer Nye Hughes. With deep and varied experience in creating informative and beautiful visitor interpretation, books and websites, the studio has particular expertise in the fine art sector as well as working with botanic gardens and conservation organisations.
Scroll down to reveal some sample projects (more coming soon!) …
Interpretation
The Studio works with source material from scientists, conservationists, and horticulturists to produce engaging interpretation which communicates the importance of biodiversity and conservation to non-technical audiences.
Cicerbita Alpina conservation panels
Highlighting steps taken to conserve this endangered Scottish native plant.
Benmore Chilean Hillside
Interpretation to explain why there is a Chilean temperate rainforest growing on a Scottish hillside.
Biodiversity Education Garden, Nepal
Highlighting the importance of Nepalese plants to visitors and school groups in the National Botanical Garden Nepal.
Book Design
With over 20 years of experience, the studio covers all aspects of the design and production of illustrated books and exhibition catalogues.
Kyst
The book of a major art project that was undertaken by artist Ben Woodhams.
Plants from the Woods and Forests of Chile
Botanical painting at its best, combined with fascinating descriptions of Chilean forest flora.
Cutting Away: The Linocuts of Robert Gillmor
Work for the artist and printmaker Robert Gillmor SWLA, an expert in interpreting wildlife using linocut prints.
Web design
We have delivered web projects with rich interaction – infographics, interactive maps and other innovative ways to simplify data and help visitors to engage with the content.
The Endemic Plants of Chile
A richly interative tool for exploring the Endemic Plants of Chile
William Dalrymple: Writer and historian – official website
The official website of the writer and historian.
Threatened Conifers of the World website
A comprehensive resource of some of the world’s most threatened trees.