With 15 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, and visual storytelling, I specialize in creating compelling, visually engaging designs for diverse media, including print, digital, and large-scale installations. I combine strong design skills with a deep understanding of visual communication to craft impactful, audience-driven designs that engage and inform.
Experience
Exhibits AV & Graphics Specialist
Intrepid Museum, New York
Graphic Design and AV Interactives: Responsible for the graphic design and audiovisual interactives for major exhibitions, including On the Mend: Restoring Intrepid’s Sick Bay, Growler: A View from the Deep, Drones: Is the Sky the Limit On the Line: Intrepid and the Vietnam War.
Graphics and Signage Leadership: Lead the creation, production, and installation of all in-house graphics and museum signage, including comprehensive wayfinding solutions.
ADA Compliance: Ensure adherence to ADA guidelines for wayfinding and graphic signage, including proper mounting heights based on font sizes, acceptable LRV contrast ranges, and optimal placement of instructional strategies for enhanced visibility.
Collaborate with Marketing Team: Strategize and conceptualize design elements, including color palettes, fonts, and logos, to effectively promote the museum and its exhibitions.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with Collections, Curatorial, and Museum Services departments to design artifact labels, informational text panels, and signage that enhance the visitor experience and ensure clarity and engagement.
Educational Collaboration: Work closely with museum educators to design and execute engaging displays and exhibits in the museum’s Exploreum, an interactive family zone, enhancing educational experiences for visitors.
Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with museum vendors, including fabrication houses, printers, installers, AV integrators, and lighting companies, ensuring effective communication and quality execution of projects.
Print Management: Collaborate with various print houses to oversee all aspects of the museum’s printing needs, ensuring quality and adherence to project specifications.
Exhibition Installation: Oversee the installation of exhibitions by collaborating with the design team, fabrication team, and external vendors to meet deadlines and ensure project success.
Graphics and Media Oversight: Manage and maintain all graphics, exhibit media, interactive elements, and theatrical lighting throughout the museum complex, ensuring a cohesive and engaging visitor experience.
Independent Artist
Rome, Italy
Independent Artist Experience: Lived and worked as an independent artist, honing creative skills and exploring diverse artistic practices.
Artwork Production: Created large abstract oil on canvas paintings for sale in local galleries and to private collectors.
Education
Maryland Institute College of Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Baltimore, MD
Skills
Extensive knowledge of printing techniques, materials, and mounting equipment, ensuring high-quality, results.
Comprehensive knowledge of fabrication shop operations, including proficiency with all woodworking tools and techniques.
AV integration, troubleshooting, and cable management as well as maintaining equipment and file backups.
Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,); AutoCAD tools, Microsoft Office.