Kubik Storytellers Series: Kate Summers

To mark the second feature in our revamped Kubik Storytellers Series, we’re excited to highlight one of our amazing trade show Project Managers, Kate Summers, who joined the team in our Maryland office three and a half years ago. Bringing a background in education alongside a deep-rooted fascination with global architecture, Kate has always had an eye for how design and structure come together. What she appreciates most about Kubik is the environment where inspiration thrives through every single phase of a project—actively shared across every department along the way. It’s that blend of curiosity and teamwork that we find at Kubik in which keeps our projects inspired from start to finish.

Can you tell us a bit more about yourself?

Kate: I am a military spouse and mother of four, two humans and two animals. I’ve been able to live in Asia, Europe and North America. I love to travel, read, dance and learn about everything. I’ve always been fascinated by architecture and how it differs culture by culture. One of my favorite spots to visit in Europe were cathedrals. I’ve visited 12 cathedrals so far and I want to visit more.

What perspective or understanding about your job or industry changed when you started your career?

Kate: When I started in the marketing industry, I didn’t know much about it as I previously was in education. “I’ve learned quite a bit and the most interesting understanding is how much storytelling plays a part in it “.

What is one thing you could not get through a day without?

Kate: Good Coffee!

A close-up shot of a rounded, matte black ceramic coffee mug resting on a light gray painted desk with visible wood grain texture. Printed prominently on the front of the mug is the word

What is one thing that stands out to you when you think of Kubik?

Kate: The level of creativity shared across our company. Its not just housed within design but I am able to experience it across all of the departments.

Why did you choose Kubik?

Kate: I had visited previous museum exhibits that Kubik had executed and was so inspired by their outcome. I had always wondered how they were created and what the process behind it was.

A direct view of a comprehensive exhibit wall titled — The American Museum of Natural History: Gems and Minerals Hall in New York City.

A panoramic wide-angle view looking down a long, spacious mineral hall inside a museum. Rows of dark-framed, illuminated glass display cases house an extensive collection of rare minerals, raw crystals, and tall purple amethyst geodes standing several feet high. Soft blue ambient lighting glows from the perimeter walls and ceiling pillars. A single museum visitor stands in the middle aisle, leaning in to read a display label. The entire gallery's lighting and exhibits reflect vividly on the seamless, glossy black floor below. — The American Museum of Natural History: Gems and Minerals Hall in New York City.

An eye-level view of an elegant, dimly lit museum mineral hall featuring custom glass display cases and an ultra-polished black floor that creates sharp reflections. In the central foreground, a tall, vertical glass case highlights a striking, bright-pink mineral pillar specimen resting on a dark pedestal. To its left stands a massive, tall slab of pegmatite rock embedded with reddish-pink crystals. To the right, wall-integrated glass cases lit with crisp white light display organized clusters of colorful raw minerals alongside informational panels titled — The American Museum of Natural History: Gems and Minerals Hall in New York City.

A modern, spacious museum hall lit with dramatic blue spotlights. In the center, a large glass display case showcases a sleek, dark-gray military submersible kayak suspended at an angle against a backdrop rendered to look like deep blue water filled with air bubbles. Scuba gear, communication devices, and tactical equipment are displayed at the base of the watercraft display. To the left, a woman in a purple shirt and yellow jacket looks into the case. In the right background, a large, glowing yellow graphic panel displays an illustration of the Trojan Horse entering a walled city, accompanied by historical narrative text. — The International Spy Museum in Washington DC

A brightly lit museum gallery featuring an interactive exhibition on secret codes and cryptography. On the left wall, a large black text panel titled — The International Spy Museum in Washington DC

A wide, low-angle shot inside a dark, futuristic museum gallery where visitors interact with an immersive digital display. The back wall features a massive, full-length screen filled with glitching, pixelated digital code, face-recognition frames, and vibrant neon colors in shades of purple, green, yellow, and red. White text on the screen reads: — The International Spy Museum in Washington DC

What is your role at Kubik, and how did you get started?

Kate: I joined Kubik as a Project Coordinator and was promoted to Project Manager in Trade shows.

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About Kubik Storytellers Series.

From the drawing board to the floor, a project only succeeds because of the passionate team making it happen behind the scenes. That’s why we created the Kubik Storyteller Series. We want to introduce you to the incredible people who keep our operations running smoothly and build the deep trust our clients place in us. Ultimately, our team’s own personal stories and journeys are what motivate us to craft yours.