Narrative Field Studies

Understand how people actually experience your space, story, or system

🧭 What It Is

Narrative Field Studies are short-form, immersive research engagements that capture the emotional, sensory, and behavioral experience of real people interacting with your program, space, or story. Think of it as human-centered insight that listens with its eyes.

Whether you're designing a new exhibition, launching a pilot program, or rethinking engagement strategy—this work gives you the perspective from the ground.

🧠 What It’s For

• Organizations who need more than numbers—they need meaning.
  
  

• Teams designing or redesigning programs, spaces, or experiences.
  
  

• Cultural institutions, nonprofits, and creative studios working in community.
  
  

• Funders or boards asking, “What’s the real impact?”

📦 What You Get

• Each study is custom-scoped, but often includes:

• Discovery and scoping session

• 1–3 days of on-the-ground fieldwork (observation, informal interviews, sensory mapping)

• Narrative synthesis + insight report (visual + written)

• Optional follow-up consultation or presentation

⏳ Timeline & Investment

Typical duration: 2–4 weeks
Pricing: $1,500–$6,000 depending on scope, access, and timeline
Sliding scale available for grassroots orgs or small teams.

Ready to see your program through your audience’s eyes?

Let’s talk about a study tailored to your goals.

→ Email me: skyislandprojects@gmail.com