Michelle Davis, Designer and 3D Visualization in Chicago, IL

About

I have worked over several years in the exhibit and trade show industry. Within the respected industry I have designed for interiors; show rooms; graphic design and pre- show marketing. Talents included but not limited to: Marketing; Exhibition Design; Project Management; Graphic Design; Graphic Production; Show Room/ Interior Design; Retail Design; and 2D and 3D Design Visualization. I am a highly energetic and deeply motivated individual. Design is a passion.

To contact me regarding designing a project please use email link.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art in Industrial Design

School of Art and Design University of Illinois at Chicago

1999 - 2001
Diploma High School Education

Whitney Young High School

1995 - 1999

Experience

Exhibition, Showroom and Graphic Designer

MEC

Bolingbrook, IL

Mar 2009 - Present (15 years 8 months)

Maintain relationships with vendor and material producers to sustain internal library.
Provide collaborative support on conceptual designs with other design staff.
Meet with clients to discuss preliminary design outline and ideas.
Deliver innovative, immersive designs that meet client objectives and goals.
Provide graphic design services; source materials and coordinate on design details with production staff.
Designer and Graphic Designer

The Design Agency

Arlington Heights, IL

Sep 2003 - Mar 2009 (5 years 6 months)

Created immersive impactful environments and exhibits that engaged attendees and created brand awareness for various industries including health care; pet care; automotive; housewares; retail and kitchen and bath industry. Provided detailed estimate drawings to in house lead estimator. Conceptualized and produced effectual graphics which appealed to target audiences and sustained brand styling.
Senior Designer and Project Manager

Convention Service Associates Inc.

Westchester, IL

Jun 2001 - Sep 2003 (2 years 3 months)

Designed machinery exhibits for the IMTS show utilizing 3D programs. Provided client estimates for exhibits. Detailed and project managed trade show and event projects. Designed and produced production ready graphics. Attended show floor as exhibit supervisor.
Photography Intern

Powell Photograpy

Jan 1999 - Jun 2001 (2 years 5 months)

Established links between the photographer and clientel Developed and processed photograph prints Prepared projects and processed jobs throught computer system
Design Intern

3dl Design

Mundelein, IL

Jan 1997 - Jun 1999 (2 years 5 months)

Introduced to the exhibit industry by participating in the building; packing; setup and dismantle of small inline exhibits. Provided conceptual sketches and idealization for custom trades show booths. Participate in the preparation of design deliverables and presentations.

Awards

2001-01-01 - and Scholarship

2001-01-01 - Industrial design Student Association

2001-01-01 - Midwest District Conference Quarter Finalist

2001-01-01 - Peter Langmar Memorial Design Award

2008-01-01 - Global Pet Expo 2nd Place

Affiliations

IDSA

EDPA

Autodesk Users Group

Industries

Skills

On Coroflot

@chelld33, member since 2002

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Michelle Davis

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)