chadevansdesign@gmail.com
503-780-2624
Portland, Oregon
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FREELANCE EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN DIRECTOR / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
︎︎︎ CONTACT ME
WHAT I DO
CREATIVE CONCEPTING
DESIGN DIRECTION
TEAM LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE PLANNING
SPATIAL DESIGN
BRAND DESIGN
CREATIVE PROCESSES
PRODUCTION
VISUALIZATION
TECHNICAL DESIGN
FOCUS AREAS
BRAND ACTIVATIONS
EVENTS
RETAIL CAMPAIGNS
COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
SET DESIGN
EXHIBIT DESIGN
HOW I WORK
I work as an experiential design specialist for brands and agencies. There are a few ways I can jump in to help on a project, depending on needs:
EXPERIENTIAL AGENCIES
As additional director- or senior-level support on larger projects where additional staff is needed. I can guide a small team, or take on components of a larger project.
NON-EXPERIENTIAL AGENCIES
Are you a digital or brand design agency that has an experiential aspect to a larger project? As a full-service experiential creative I can work independently to advise on 3D design processes, develop concepts and creative, and manage technical execution with vendors.
DIRECT WITH BRANDS
Supporting internal design staff with an array of experiential and spatial design-specific skills – filling in the gaps on experiential needs that are part of a larger brand campaign.
CREATIVE
Coming from a multidisciplinary backround of graphic design, exhibit design, 3D design, illustration, and motion design, I collaborate with teams of designers, writers, strategists, producers, and project managers to bring creative to life through high level approach and execution. From initial concepting through production and installation, I drive design forward with an eye towards creating memorable, interactive, and forward-thinking experiences.
TECHNICAL DESIGN
Creative aside, I love the technical side of design. I often advise on fabrication techniques and internal processes around production. With extensive experience with 3D rendering, material selection, pricing sets, technical documentation, and fabrication planning, my process always maintains a balance between creative exploration and production requirements.
BACKGROUND
Environmental design has been my focus during my 15+ years of working in design. I started my career doing exhibit design, then moved into environmental and interior design, launched an interior architecture company, and have worked as a graphic designer, environmental designer, Art Director, and CD.
SIDE PROJECTS
I stay pretty damn busy outside of work. I’m a maker at heart and love creating. some recent projects have included creating environments based on sci fi novels I’ve read, designing and building out a camper van, making clay characters, home renovation work, painting and drawing here and there, and making strange music on my drum machine. Stayin busy.
