Developing exhibits is often messy, straying from a prescribed set of rules. No matter how hard you try, scope creep can devolve into scope slaughter. Teams end up frustrated or disappointed. What causes exhibit making to go off the rails? When can you loosen up and make your own process? In this session, we will explore common pinch-points, offer practical advice, and muse on aspiring to "best practices"—which maybe aren't that perfect after all.