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Graphic Designer/Environmental Graphic Designer
Chris Mueller
St. Louis, MO
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About
I am a graphic designer specializing in identity, architectural, and print graphics. Committed to creating informed, functional design, I have developed graphic identity systems, wayfinding and donor-recognition signage programs, interpretive displays, and marketing communications for a variety of major private and public organizations nationwide.
Specialties: Graphic Design, Environmental Graphics, Signage, Interpretive & Exhibit Design, Wayfinding Programs, Information Graphics, Branding and Strategy, Annual Reports, Logo Design, 3D Design, Typography, Donor Recognition, Large Format Graphics, Retail Design, Catalogue & Brochure Design -
Education
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Master's Certificate Web Design & Application DevelopmentIllinois Institute of Technology
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Associate Degree Graphic DesignWashington University in St. Louis
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Bachelor of Arts Arts & SciencesMarquette University
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Experience
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Environmental Graphic DesignerSt. Louis, MOSep 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year)Designed immersive visitor experiences utilizing exhibit design, environmental graphics, and interactive components for high-profile aquariums, theme parks, and museums. Developed experiential environments that used storytelling and touch points to create memorable visitor experiences.
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Senior Graphic DesignerEvanston, IL2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years 3 months)Responsible for the design of a wide variety of graphics, branded environments, signage, and wayfinding projects.
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Senior Graphic DesignerDeerfield, IL2014 - 2015 (1 year)Designed branded retail flagship and high profile stores in New York, Seattle, Miami, Minneapolis, Honolulu and Boulder.
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Senior Exhibit Designer/Graphic DesignerLincolnwood, IL2013 - 2014 (1 year)Designed and developed museum experiences, exhibit design, interactive games, graphic panels and signage for corporate and sports museum clients.
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Senior Graphic DesignerChicago, IL2012 - 2013 (1 year)Responsible for the design of a wide variety of graphics, branded environments, signage, packaging and wayfinding projects. Delivered projects ranging from design strategy to construction documentation and administration. Strong wayfinding and planning experience including research, creating user-profiles, developing wayfinding strategies, and documenting design solutions. Experienced conceptual and analytical thinking.
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Senior Graphic Designer (Contract)Chicago, IL2010 - 2012 (2 years)Designed internal corporate communications brochures, advertisements and related marketing collateral for Big Four accounting firm that improved and enhanced its client base.
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Senior Branded Environments DesignerChicago, IL2005 - 2010 (5 years)Worked in a diverse range of markets, including aviation, education, entertainment, retail, hospitality, sports, transportation and corporate workplace. Developed and evaluated design principles and activities. Directed junior design team members. Experienced working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary work environments.
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Senior Environmental Graphic DesignerChicago, IL2002 - 2005 (3 years)Conceptualized and developed environmental graphic design elements for a variety of project types.
Developed design intent documentation for wayfinding, signage and environmental graphic projects that achieve high level understanding of the visual intent and how programs should be implemented. -
Senior Environmental Graphic DesignerWashington, DC2000 - 2002 (2 years)Managed design projects and teams with main focus on interior corporate workplace including large format branded graphic design projects. Acted as primary point of contact on projects for clients, vendors, and teams.
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Environmental Graphic DesignerSt. Louis, MO1992 - 2000 (8 years)Designed and developed comprehensive graphic design projects including ADA compliant signage, interactive design elements and large format environmental graphics. Directed junior team members.
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Affiliations
AIGA, SEGD
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@chrismueller, member since 2009
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