Becca Barnet’s work is fueled by a deep fascination with natural history, preservation, and the thrill of “making anything.” A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration, she also trained at the Missouri Taxidermy Institute, honing meticulous skills in taxidermy repair—from delicate cleanings to full mount restorations. Her precision and passion for replicating textures and honoring the natural world have shaped striking, museum-quality displays.

Before founding Sisal Creative in 2012, Becca worked at the American Museum of Natural History as an exhibitions preparator. In New York, she was a project manager and fabricator for Museum Productions, Inc., and a taxidermy artist for the award-winning Wildlife Productions. After relocating to Charleston, she served as lead fabricator for the South Carolina Aquarium’s Journey to Madagascar exhibit and other permanent displays.

Since launching Sisal Creative, Becca has led major projects including the Charleston Museum’s Natural History Gallery redesign—restoring over 150 taxidermy mounts, illustrating educational graphics, and sculpting immersive habitats. Her creative versatility also earned her a season-long role on NBC’s Making It, hosted by Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler.

Supporting her work is a handpicked network of skilled craftspeople, using cutting-edge tools to bring even the wildest ideas to life.

Cara asked for her “own office” when she was five years old and has been passionate about creating functional, inspiring, and detail-oriented work ever since. She studied Graphic Design at ASU and Interior Design at the Charleston School of Interior Design, combining her skills to craft interiors, illustrative branding and graphics, and custom artwork with precision and creativity.

As Project Manager and Senior Designer at Sisal Creative, Cara brings over a decade of experience spanning operations, business management, marketing, and design. She provides hands-on creative direction, guiding projects from concept to completion while ensuring that each design is cohesive, harmonious, and aligned with the client’s vision.

Cara thrives on creating environments and visuals that resonate with their surroundings, inspire audiences, and strengthen the identity of every project she touches. Her leadership and attention to detail make her an integral part of Sisal Creative’s success across every unique project that comes through the door.

Alicia Atilano is a visual storyteller with a strong foundation in digital design, content strategy, and creative media. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep appreciation for visual storytelling, Alicia has developed an instinct for design that captivates audiences and sparks engagement. She began her creative career immediately after college, launching a photography business while stepping into marketing, brand communications, and strategic content creation.

At Sisal Creative, Alicia works across web development, marketing management, public relations, and hands-on art direction for both client and internal projects. She guides branding, visual identity, creative strategy, and event management, ensuring that every project—from digital campaigns to immersive installations and live experiences—reflects a clear, cohesive, and compelling vision.

In addition to her individual contributions, Alicia is a vital part of the production team for upcoming initiatives at Sisal, lending her creative and strategic expertise to larger collaborative efforts.

Recely’s interest in design started long before she knew what industrial design was. Growing up, she loved making paper models of buildings, creating makeshift inventions, and painting, developing an early curiosity for turning ideas into physical things.

Recely graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Industrial Design and a minor in Spanish. She entered Auburn as an exploratory major, unsure of what direction she wanted to take. While exploring different programs, she discovered industrial design and quickly realized it was exactly what she had been looking for. It gave her a way to combine her love for art and engineering while working with her hands and bringing ideas to life.

At Sisal, Recely works across both design and production, developing models and products, creating digital renderings, and using tools like laser cutters and 3D printers. She loves the variety of the work and the opportunity to move between creative thinking, technology, and hands-on fabrication.

Resourceful and quick to problem-solve, Recely brings a technical mindset and a willingness to jump into whatever a project requires. She is especially drawn to museum and exhibit work, where design, storytelling, and fabrication come together. Outside the studio, she enjoys stained glass art, spending time outdoors, practicing yoga, and building Legos.