Professional Summary

Creative Director, industrial designer, and fine artist with 35+ years of experience spanning the automotive industry, cultural institutions, public art, and branded environments. Known for blending conceptual design with strategic storytelling, immersive exhibits, and multidisciplinary visual communication.

Core Competencies

• Experiential Design & Integrated Storytelling

• Creative Direction & Brand Strategy

• Industrial Design & Fabrication

• Exhibit & Graphic Design

• Community Engagement & Cultural Interpretation

• CAD, Adobe CC, 3D Visualization 3DS Max, Graphic Design

Selected Experience

Exhibitworks Worldwide – Senior Creative Director

2025–Present

• Lead creative direction and experiential design for major automotive and industrial clients.

• Currently designing Ford Motor Company’s 2027 auto show program, developing experiences and environments for the next generation of Ford events.

• Awarded and led creative development for OTTO, Motul, Danfoss, and Audi North America programs.

• Develop innovative brand experiences, exhibits, and environments that bring complex products and technologies to life.

Imagination – Creative Director, Special Projects
2014–2025

• Led international activations and design strategy for Ford Motor Company

• Directed key elements for the Ford Bronco drive course and Mach-E Fractal Pony

• Developed exhibits and experiences for markets in South America, China, and Europe

• Led interior design for Detroit-based corporate office.

Jack Morton Worldwide – Creative Director
2012–2014

• Created exhibit experiences for GM’s global auto shows

• Oversaw brand activations and immersive storytelling platforms

• Developed interactive public-facing engagements and event spaces

George P. Johnson, EEI Global, Exhibit Works – Freelance & Contract Designer
1999–2012

• Designed experiential environments for Toyota, Chrysler, Mazda, and Audi

• Contributed to award-winning exhibits (e.g., Toyota FJ Cruiser Telly Award)

• Created installations, ride & drive experiences, and cultural activations

Detroit Science Center – Exhibit Designer & Strategist
2003–2010

• Designed gallery environments, signage, and motion graphics

• Conducted research, fundraising, and sponsorship development

Detroit Zoological Institute – Lead Designer, Amphibian Conservation Center
2000–2001

• Developed interior architecture, murals, and sensory exhibits

• Merged scientific content with artistic design for public engagement

Education

Center for Creative Studies (CCS), Detroit, MI
BFA, Industrial Design — Magna Cum Laude
Academic Excellence & Rubbermaid Excellence Awards

Macomb Community College, Warren, MI
AS coursework in Technical Illustration & Commercial Art

Notable Projects & Collaborations

• National Amphibian Conservation Center (Detroit Zoo)

• Detroit Science Center master plan & exhibits

• Ford Bronco Drive Course Design

• Collaborated with renowned futurist Syd Mead

• Audi (Detroit Auto Show)

• Walter P. Chrysler Museum merchandise design

• GMC fine art series for auto show circuit

Public Art & Representation

• ArtPrize 2021 – "Lite Bright" sculpture exhibit

• Walter P. Chrysler Museum – Apparel and art merchandise

• Exhibitions at C-Pop Gallery, Richard Salmon Gallery (London), and NY ArtExpo

• Permanent sculpture installation at Detroit Zoo Amphibian Center

• Represented by Stephen Somerville Ltd. (London)

Publications & Media

• Detroit Free Press, Metro Times, Manhattan Arts International, Sun Times

• Featured in coverage of installations, gallery exhibitions, and commercial art

Professional Philosophy

Blends corporate marketing with strategic creative vision to craft meaningful experiences. Draws on a cross-disciplinary background in design, architecture, fine arts, and storytelling to transform spaces and foster deep connections between people and place.