Danielle Coates Rgd Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Collaborates with the principal designer on exhibit concept and approach.Primarily responsible for 2-D and 3-D design execution and production.Utilizes Vectorworks and SketchUp to develop floor plans, elevations, and renderings of exhibit spaces.Works on multiple exhibition projects simultaneously while providing updates to clients.Prepares and presents exhibition design concepts such as technical drawings, renderings, color palettes, typography, and graphics.Creates graphic production packages and coordinates with fabricators and vendors.Assists with organization and research of exhibit proposals.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Managed onsite installation of artwork, technology, and lighting in collaboration with art handlers.Utilized Vectorworks for spatial planning of artwork and developed visitor flow.Designed all interior and exterior exhibition graphics and wayfinding while adhering to brand guidelines.Worked with curators to select artworks for the final installation of the exhibition.Developed installation schedule and managed budget for labor and materials. Procured estimates and coordinated with vendors to produce exterior banners, signage, graphics, and casework.Reviewed and assisted in the development of contracts for visiting curators and artists.Provided direction and managed tasks of 7 gallery docents. Interacted with visitors and responded to general inquiries about exhibitions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinated and scheduled transportation and shipping of artwork with artists and loaning cultural institutions.Managed artist communications and collected assets needed for exhibit content.Collaborated with curators to develop the visitor experience of the gallery.Used Vectorworks to develop a floor plan and elevations to communicate artwork placement with curators.Typeset curatorial panels and labels in Adobe InDesign.Designed exhibit title treatment, invitations, and social media graphics.

Collected measurements and utilized Vectorworks to create 2-D technical drawings and a detailed 3-D model of the temporary exhibit hall.Observed visitor activity and collected data on how to improve mechanical interactives.Participated in workshopping a future exhibition with educators, curators, and designers using human-centered design.

Diversity, Inclusion And Multicultural Education

Developed color palettes, typographic and graphic treatments for all events, and academic programming graphics.Served as the head graphic designer for four cultural heritage committees collaborating with students, teaching faculty, and university staff on the look and feel of the celebrations.Collaborated with the marketing team to increase student and community engagement via social media graphics and on-campus advertising.Created design process intake form for graphic design requests to assist in the planning of graphics.Managed the printing and purchasing of all posters, booklets, banners, and promotional items.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Exhibition Design

Bachelor'S Of Fine Art, Graphic Design