Stacy Zurawski

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Woodridge, IL

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Award winning exhibit designer.

The intersection of ideation, creative strategy and visual impact is my professional sweet spot. As an exhibit designer, I pull brand identity, exhibitor goals and aesthetic appeal together to create an impactful experience attendees will remember. I apply design process and creative thinking to a variety of projects in and outside of the exhibition industry. I enjoy a challenge and believe there is nothing better than following a bold concept through to fruition.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Industrial Design (+3 years of Graphic)
  
  University of Illinois at Chicago
  
  1997 - 2002
  
  GPA 4.75/5.0 Dean’s list, graduated with honors One year of Architecture
Experience
- Senior Environmental Designer
  
  3D Exhibits
  
  Feb 2020 - Jun 2020 (4 months)
  
  Imagined and illustrated branded conceptual spaces collaboratively with AEs and clients. Compiled detailed documentation for estimating. Started readying 3d models for virtual exhibits. Presented concepts to clients.
  Indefinitely furloughed due to Covid 19.
- Creative Director
  
  Metro Exhibit Corporation
  
  Aug 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 6 months)
  
  Allocate design department resources to efficiently and effectively complete design projects of varying types—exhibits, interiors and graphics. Engage clients in discovery meetings and present design concepts. Create rock star designs, lead the happiest department and do my part to make coming to work something to look forward to.
- Creative Director
  
  RND Exhibits International
  
  Apr 2004 - Aug 2017 (13 years 4 months)
  
  Translate client's needs, desires and existing branding into visually arresting exhibits all while staying within budget and production constraints. Communicate exhibit concepts through renderings utilizing 3DStudio Max and Octadesign. Schedule and produce and multiple concepts and revisions under extremely tight deadlines with careful attention to detail. Additionally, responsible for creation and maintenance of corporate identity, promotional materials and website for RND Exhibits International.
- Marketing Representative
  
  Chicago Ridge Radiology
  
  Apr 2002 - Apr 2004 (2 years)
  
  Established relationships with physicians and their marketing tools. Conceptualized and implemented new marketing tactics to promote patient referrals. As the sole marketer, I increased referrals by an average of 20 percent despite a 50 percent increase in surrounding area competition.
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Growth Mindset Virtual Space video tour

Growth Mindset Virtual Space video tour from Stacy Zurawski

Growth Mindset Virtual Space video tour

I love what I do—designing spaces to create an experience. Since Covid-19 halted the trade show industry, I've been indefinitely laid off since early June. When times change, so will I!

Link to virtual space you can interact with on your own. https://door3exhibits.shapespark.com/growth_mindset_200626/
If you have 3D goggles and your phone please check it out with those, too!

Framing challenges through a growth mindset helps as I delve into learning how to create a virtual exhibit. As I was sketching out the rough ideas I thought, why limit a virtual exhibit to a physical replica of a tangible exhibit we are used to? I'm using this opportunity to push the boundaries and create spaces with real character, without budgets, gravity and the expected holding us back.

Growth mindset ended up being the overriding feature of the booth but we all need a balance of work and play, right? So have a jalapeno margarita at the Birdhouse Bar and write a comment to let me know what you think.

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Growth Mindset Virtual Space video tour

I love what I do—designing spaces to create an experience. Since Covid-19 halted the trade show industry, I've been indefinitely laid off since early June. When times change, so will I!

Link to virtual space you can interact with on your own. https://door3exhibits.shapespark.com/growth_mindset_200626/
If you have 3D goggles and your phone please check it out with those, too!

Framing challenges through a growth mindset helps as I delve into learning how to create a virtual exhibit. As I was sketching out the rough ideas I thought, why limit a virtual exhibit to a physical replica of a tangible exhibit we are used to? I'm using this opportunity to push the boundaries and create spaces with real character, without budgets, gravity and the expected holding us back.

Growth mindset ended up being the overriding feature of the booth but we all need a balance of work and play, right? So have a jalapeno margarita at the Birdhouse Bar and write a comment to let me know what you think.

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Virtual Space Tinkerer Woodridge, IL