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Industrial Designer

Robert Creighton

Los Angeles, CA
redcapestudio.com
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    Robert Creighton specializes in the conceptual development of interactive experiences and the design of educational environments for cultural institutions. His professional experience bringing varied and complex subject matter to life has led to the development and design of wide ranging visitor experiences for museums, aquariums, science centers and corporate clients.

    He is a member of the Industrial Designers Society of America and is a faculty member in the product design department at OTIS College of Art and Design. He holds a BFA in Industrial Design from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master's Degree in Media Studies from The New School. His films have been shown internationally and he currently resides in Los Angeles.

  • Education
    • Masters Media Studies
      The New School
      2000 - 2005
    • Bachelors Industrial Design
      Rhode Island School of Design
      1994 - 1998
  • Experience
    • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Product Design Department
      OTIS College of Art and Design
      Los Angeles, CA
      Mar 2014 - Present (8 years 11 months)
      Instructor for Senior Development Studio focused on discovering insights, material exploration, Life Cycle Assessment and manufacturing. Instructor for Senior Design Studio, an advanced level, project based studio course focused on helping students identify and execute a Senior Thesis project.

      Faculty Mentor for OTIS Design Lab. The Lab functions like an internship at a commercial art and design studio. and provides valuable work/life experience. Mentor students through the full design process to deliver thoughtful and successful design and project outcomes for our clients across product, packaging and branding design.

      Former instructor for Junior and Senior Integrated Design Studios focused on developing the student’s design process and sharpening their ability to identify opportunities where they can bring value as a designer. Former instructor for Senior level Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice classes that bring together OTIS product design students and LMU business students.
    • Principal
      red cape studio
      Los Angeles, CA
      Jan 1999 - Present (24 years 1 month)
      Specialize in the conceptual development of interactive experiences and the design of educational environments for cultural institutions. Work with clients through a process of deep content exploration and design to create interfaces that engage and connect with visitors. RCS also creates small-run lighting and furniture projects.

      Selected clients and projects include:
      Norton Simon Museum . Expressive Body
      Japan House LA . Game Changing
      Ontario Museum of History and Art . Built on Water
      California African American Museum . No Justice, No Peace, California Bound, Cross Colours
      The Queen Mary . Their Finest Hours
      LA Natural History Museum . Nature Gardens, Nature Lab, Age of Mammals, Paleo Play Zone Skirball Cultural Center . Another Promised Land, Chasing Dreams, Unauthorized History Discovery Science Center LA . Making the Grade, Inventors Hall, Ocean Challenge, Healthy Living Cedars-Sinai . Conservancy Exhibit
      The Huntington . The Huntington Art Gallery
      Orange County Water District . Interpretive Hallway Visitor Experience
      Catalina Island Marine Institute . Marine Mammal Courtyard and Interactives
      The Nature Collective . San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
      The J. Paul Getty Museum . Berman Collection, Cleveland Treasures, Weston Photographs
    • Industrial Designer
      O2 Creative Solutions
      Royal Oak, MI
      Sep 2006 - Feb 2007 (5 months)
      Conceptual development on automotive reveals for Toyota, Lexus and Scion. Conceptual design for MOCAD opening and Global Green Pre-Oscar Party. Design and production for Dreamgirls film signage. Conceptual development for confidential exhibit project.
    • Industrial Designer
      Thinc Design
      New York, NY
      Aug 1998 - Dec 2004 (6 years 4 months)
      Involved in all project phases from concept through fabrication drawings and construction. Roles included conceptual thinker, industrial designer, graphic and media designer. Projects included: Aquarium and Rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, Mad Scientist’s Laboratory and Aqua Expo at the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida, Challenge of the Deep at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut.
  • Awards

    No Justice, No Peace: LA 1992 . CAAM

    Core77 Design Awards 2018

    Design for Social Impact - Runner Up

    IDSA IDEA Awards - Finalist 2018

    Nature Lab • LA Natural History Museum

    2015 Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement (AOA)

    Museum Exhibition, Limited Budget

    AAM Excellence in Exhibition Award 2014

    Outstanding Connections Between Design, Content and Community Context

    IDSA IDEA Awards - Finalist 2014

    SEGD Global Design Awards - Merit Award 2014

    Nature Gardens • LA Natural History Museum

    Cooper-Hewitt People’s Design Award - Nominee 2013

    ASLA SOCAL Merit Award 2012

    Institutional Design

    Age of Mammals • LA Natural History Museum

    AAM Excellence in Exhibition Award 2011

    Special Achievement in Clarity of Message

    California Academy of Sciences

    Event Design - Gold Winner 2009

    Museum Environment • CAS Steinhart Aquarium

    AIA SF Merit Award 2009

    Architecture • CAS Steinhart Aquarium

    IDSA IDEA Awards - Silver Award 2009

    Environments • CAS Steinhart Aquarium

    AIA SF Citation Award 2007

    Interior Architecture • CAS Transition Facility

    Cleveland Botanical Garden Orientation Theater

    IDSA IDEA Awards - Silver Award 2004

    Environments

  • Affiliations

    IDSA

  • Industries
    • Entertainment
    • Lighting
    • Non-Profit
    • Government
    • Education
  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • Concept Art
    • Environmental Graphics
    • Event Design
    • Exhibit Design
    • Experience Design
    • Ideation
    • Industrial Design
    • Product Design
    • Sketching
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    @robertcreighton, member since 2006
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