Emmett Burson
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SENIOR DESIGNER & PROJECT MANAGER
Specializing in Industrial Design, Environmental Graphics, and Branding
Dynamic, creative, and highly experienced in industrial design, environmental graphic design, and project management. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions for architectural, commercial, and civic projects. There is a significant focus on the design process, effective project communication, and delivering results of substantial value. Recognized for transforming concepts into impactful built projects and environments, guiding teams, and managing complex projects from inception to completion. Exceptional ability in producing accurate, production-ready files. Expertise spans design management, fabrication and installation supervision, and managing client relations for high-profile clients across diverse sectors, across the US and Internationally. Work includes many high-value projects, revenue-generating solutions, award-winning designs, and has been featured in museums, premier events, on national television, recognized and praised by highly visible social media platforms and multi-national publications. -
Education
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Bachelor of FIne Arts Industrial DesignCarnegie Mellon University
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Certificate AutoCADBoston Architectural CollegeTook 3 Certificate Training courses in AutoCAD
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Experience
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Project ManagerBluebird Graphic Solutions2024 - 2025 (1 year)- Developed and refined logos for production, infusing corporate identity into signage materials for major clients.
- Detailed materials and methods for constructing and installing a wide variety of prominent signage, including large-scale pylons and illuminated monuments.
- Applied industrial design principles to signage solutions, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional durability. -
Senior DesignerPoyant2025 - 2025- Developed and refined logos for production, infusing corporate identity into signage materials for major clients.
- Detailed materials and methods for constructing and installing a wide variety of prominent signage, including large-scale pylons and illuminated monuments.
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Senior DesignerFavermann Design2005 - 2023 (18 years)- Produced branding packages, wayfinding manuals, and innovative streetscape furnishings for commercial and civic institutions.
- Managed manufacture, fabrication, and installations, ensuring quality control and adherence to industrial design standards.
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Poblocki Sign Company – Project Manager, Designer Technical IllustratorPoblocki Sign Company2016 - 2023 (7 years)- Created control documents for production using Adobe Creative Suite and CAD, including mechanical drawings for signage lighting/electrical components and architectural metal fabrication.
- Surveyed and templated architectural spaces for wide-format graphics, applying industrial design expertise to ensure precision and quality.
- Developed design standards and systems for data retrieval of shared drawings, supporting efficient project execution.
- Produced monument signage, building ID signage, ADA compliant tactile/braille signage, and 3D printed signage for large-scale buildings and campuses. -
Project Manager, DesignerSeaport Graphics2015 - 2016 (1 year)- Specialized in wide-format printing and application, with emphasis on design and installation of 2D and 3D environmental elements.
- Produced control documents in SketchUp, Illustrator, and AutoCAD for mass-produced and site-specific elements.
- Maintained a perfect templating record for architectural graphics.
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Awards
- Winner of Vail National Bike/Ski Rack Design Competition 2007
- Winner of Boynton Beach National Bike Rack Competition 2007
- Runner up at Harvard Sustainability 20/20 design competition 2006 -
Affiliations
Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA), Society for Envrionmental Graphic Design (SEGD)
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On Coroflot@Emmett, member since 2004
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