I worked from initial client concepts to define the overall sizes, materials, and construction methods of the varied items in the space. Figuring out the slat construction of the curved video wall was a fun challenge...
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I worked from initial client concepts to define the overall sizes, materials, and construction methods of the varied items in the space. One challenge was figuring out the internal I-beam support structure for all the items in the space.
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I worked from an initial client "screen tunnel" concept to further figure out the needed detailed scaffold construction and sizing based on available screen sizes and the existing store space.
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I worked from an initial client "screen tunnel" concept to further figure out the needed detailed scaffold construction and sizing based on available screen sizes and the existing store space.
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I worked from an initial "screen city" concept to figure out building sizes and arrangements that would work based on available LED screens, and worked to figure out a mechanical system that would provide for a moving "shoe conveyor belt."
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I worked with our digital partners to provide the proper screen sizing that allowed for some impressive digital forced perspective visualizations.
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I figured out the appropriate sizing and design details for the main shoe display, modeled the faceted inner structure, and sent the 3D file to our fabrication partner for them to CNC cut the 3D faceted shapes.
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I worked with the design and project management teams to figure out so many of the varied details of everything in the several thousand square foot space. This included the custom displays, flooring, exterior lights, graphics, etc.
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I worked with the design and project management teams to once again figure out the endless details of a custom full-store buildout in a short time frame.
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I figured out an array of 3D shapes that would best match a client-supplied 2D shoe sole graphic, and transform it into a cityscape. All shapes were CNC-cut from files I provided.
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I designed a sculptural array of 3D metal shapes based on a rendered image. Shapes were sized to be easily cut, formed, and attached to the display. I provided flat patterns for all the varied shapes and sizes, as well as a color-coded install guide to help maintain the desired intent.
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I designed and engineered a foldable basketball hoop that could be mounted on top of an ice cream truck, and be easily setup, and taken down.
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We created an amazing immersive experience for Design Week Portland. I figured out the design and construction details of our lit swing. Hundreds of people swung in the dark on five swings while the fog machines whirred, the whiskey was flowing freely, and no one got hurt. All in all, a great night!
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I figured out the design details on an LED array that added a great touch to the Arc'teryx London store.
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I figured out the design and construction details on this massive, 3-D hanging dinosaur skeleton sign that lit up the window of the Arc'teryx Toronto store
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A sampling of projects where I used a variety of programs to translate client concepts into built elements. The challenge is in accounting for the materials, built environments, local codes, revisions, and timelines, all the while maintaining design intent.

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Eric Porter
Problem-Solving Designer Portland, OR