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If you’ve been searching for a blog that dives into public art fabrication and large-scale placemaking, you’ve just found the perfect spot. From time to time, we have something interesting to share. This blog will contain opinions, ideas, insights, unchecked facts and undoubtedly a few typos. We hope you are as forgiving of our flaws as you are generous for stopping to read this.
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From Dance Floors to Airport Terminals: Designing for people to feel inspired
We often talk about third spaces as neutral ground between home and work. But neutrality alone isn’t enough. What truly matters is inspiration. Not just a colorful, material-rich office or a cozy, functional home, but a stylistic narrative that takes people on a journey. A space that gives permission to slow down, open up, and imagine something more.

Marcus Guillard
3 days ago4 min read


Crafting Sacred Spaces: One Hat One Hand's Contribution to the 2024 Burning Man Temple
At One Hat One Hand, our journey through the creative heart of Burning Man has been one of collaboration, artistry, and innovation.

OHOH Updates
Sep 20, 20242 min read


Ideas to Icons: Maintaining the Artist intent
Collaborating with artists is at the heart of what we do, and this partnership becomes especially vital in public art. The following core pr

Marcus Guillard
Oct 23, 20233 min read


25 Brand Activations the Swifties want at your sporting stadium
Activating your space with Instagramable moments can result in brand recognition and rapid revenue growth.
Caitlin Jewell
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Public Art - a small and distinctive industry
This year's Codaworx event was undoubtedly the best one yet. The fact that it was hosted in our hometown made it all the more special. This

Marcus Guillard
Oct 10, 20232 min read


5 Insider Tips for World-Class Placemaking
We asked Nick Moser, our One Hat One Hand Accounts Director what his top 5 tips are for world-class Placemaking. From Future Proofing to Lon
Caitlin Jewell
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Q: What differentiates One Hat One Hand, Art Fabricators in San Francisco?
One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier design and fabrication company.
One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier fabrication company and a top public art company specializing in public art, sculpture, workplace design, interior design, events and experiential design, brand features, architectural millwork and architectural metals. We partner with architects, developers, and brands to deliver expert design, scenic fabrication, lighting, and millwork from concept to in
Caitlin Jewell
Jul 11, 20231 min read


How do we do it. The unique One Hat One Hand approach to fabrication
When talking with our clients about how we approach art fabrication we often explain it as we work with the client to really get the design
Caitlin Jewell
Apr 11, 20231 min read


The Secret Sauce - Managing Fabrication Projects with Marcus Guillard
Having been in the art fabrication business for almost 15 years, one thing we've learned is that exceptional client service leads to tremendous success for us. One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier design and fabrication company.
One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier fabrication company and a top public art company specializing in public art, sculpture, workplace design, interior design, events and experiential design, architectural millwork and architectural met
Caitlin Jewell
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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