Most organizations creating a science centre are first-time buyers. But the commercial fabricator is a skilled supplier with years of experience. So how can we capture the creative impulse of a new organization while also using a fabricator’s experience to the fullest? For fabricators, the safest option is to build a recurring exhibit exactly as before. But this extinguishes the creative spark of an emerging organization in an industry that relies on creativity. By hiring an experienced consultant, Copernicus has written exhibit briefs which allow for innovation but minimize risk. Copernicus has used its fabricator’s expertise in balance with the centre’s own innovative approach.