ABOUT Us
Huck SciArt seeks interdisciplinary collaborations to design, develop, and implement interactive, experiential projects that represent scientific concepts, research, and advancements, through the arts. Our projects explore the relationship between art, science, and technology to enhance the communication of scientific research, drive innovation, and broaden our understanding of complex systems to make them more accessible to a broader audience.
Daryl branford
Creative Director and Experience Designer
Daryl Branford is a Creative Director and Experience Designer who transforms complex ideas into engaging human experiences. As Director of Science-Art Initiatives at Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, he led multidisciplinary teams in creating immersive environments, interactive media, and narrative-driven experiences that connected research with diverse audiences.
His work bridges creative strategy, UX design, interactive technology, and experiential storytelling—translating complex systems and discoveries into clear, meaningful experiences through design, technology, and human-centered thinking.
Talley Fisher
Talley Fisher is the Senior Research Artist for Huck SciArt, a dual position with the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institutes of Energy and the Environment at Penn State University. Talley is an internationally known sculptor specializing in large-scale suspended sculptures for healthcare facilities, airports, hotels, companies, and private residences.
Fisher is deeply involved with every aspect of her work, from conceptualization to installation. Talley’s sculptures simultaneously reflect her wild admiration for nature and an innate appreciation for materials and machines, the literal nuts and bolts, which allow her to push the limits of imagination in every piece she creates.
She earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the State University of New York at Oswego. Extensive travel in Asia and Europe has deeply informed her work, from geometric patterns seen at the Alhambra to the architecture in Japan and China. Her commissions can be found in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Nassau, and Guam.
Parisa Farjamfar
Parisa Farjamfar is a graduate student at Penn State University, where she specializes in illustration and animation with a focus on the history and culture of Iran. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Art University of Isfahan and has extensive experience as a content creator, having worked with various brands and managed social media platforms.
Currently, she is developing her thesis show, which explores innovative techniques and technology to reimagine historical paintings, aiming to enhance audience engagement with historical content. In addition to her thesis work, Parisa contributes to the Huck Institute as a part-time graphic designer, where she creates visual elements such as figures and infographics to support scientific research.