Starting out as a volunteer, and now Museum Preparator of 30 years at the Melbourne Museum in Australia, Dean Smith’s daily work could range from de-fleshing washed up whales to recording taxidermy data for researchers.
Alongside being a Senior Preparator, Smith is also the Director of Environmental Creations, which offers professional ‘museum quality’ natural history displays. His work can be seen both within and outside of museums. Together with Ewin Wood, Smith has a dedicated studio, Museum Makers catering to different projects.