SEGD President 2006-2007

Jonathan Alger is a founding partner of C&G Partners, active in all forms of communication design, especially exhibitions, interactive environments and public spaces. He is a dedicated advocate of strategic thinking and the thoughtful use of technology. He served two years as national President (2006-2007) of SEGD, the Society for Environmental Graphic Design.

Christina Lyons is a member of the 2019 SEGD Board, representing education. She is Professor and Chairperson of Graduate Exhibition & Experience Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology/SUNY in New York.

Previously, Christina was the Director of the Graphics Department at Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership, working on projects such as the Muzeiko: Children’s Museum in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Chris Burda is a museum professional with over 25 years of experience in developing, designing and implementing engaging STEM exhibitions and dynamic public places in the United States and abroad.

Rene Pogue is in Business Development at iZone in Temple, Texas.

As a partner at SurfaceMatter Design, John Seeley serves as Principal and Creative Director for the firm’s environmental design practice.

Jun Xie is a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology studying Exhibition and Experience Design pursuing a Master of Arts degree.

Gary Walker-Kerr is a Director and Designer at Haley Sharpe Design, a world-leading exhibition design agency that creates engaging and intelligent environments for cultural destinations, heritage s

C.K. Anderson, Principal and Creative Director, Helveticka

Cindy McElvaney is anAccount Executive with Splash! in San Francisco.

Ariel Efron is a Creative Director at Gallagher & Associates in New York.

Jessica Church is a talented and experienced designer, whose expertise includes branding programs, sign programs, interpretive graphics, and publication and exhibit design.

Co-Chair of the SEGD New York Chapter.

Rachel Einsidler is a Senior Designer and Associate at Airspace with experience in experiential graphic design, exhibit design, identity and print design.

Michele Washington is a design researcher and design strategist who works with non-profits, startups, and cultural institutions.

Sarah English is a Graphic Designer at Security Signs in Portland, Oregon

Eric LeVine believes in creating meaningful, expressive environments by integrating experiential thinking, relevant information, and artful graphic design.

Carrie Musson credits her degree in architecture and here real-world experience in graphic design as giving her the ability to see different perspectives and communicate different ideas—skill

David Fertik is an Experiential Designer and Creative Producer at StudioETC in Exton, PA.

Kyle Bañuelos is Co-Founder and CEO of dotdotdash - a Portland-based creative technology and production studio specialized in the ideation, design, & realization of cutting-edge experiences.

Bosco Hernández is Design Director at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

Sarah Bordeaux is an Exhibit Designer at Solid Light in Louisville in Kentucky.

2002 SEGD Fellow

Tom Geismar is a founding partner of Chermayeff & Geismar and widely considered a pioneer of American graphic design. During the past four decades he has designed more than 100 corporate identity programs. His designs for Xerox, Chase Manhattan Bank, Best Products, Gemini Consulting, PBS, Univision, Rockefeller Center and, most notably, Mobil Oil have received worldwide acclaim.

Eddie Opara was born in Wandsworth, London in 1972. He studied graphic design at the London College of Printing and Yale University, where he received his MFA in 1997. He began his career as a designer at ATG and Imaginary Forces and worked as a senior designer/art director at 2×4 before establishing his own studio, The Map Office, in 2005. He joined Pentagram’s New York office as partner in October 2010.

Joseph Mackereth is an environmental and interactive designer currently working at Gecko Group. He is a firm believer in the societal benefits of wayfinding and ADA design.

Brisbane Co- Chair Chapter Chair

Jack Bryce is the principal of Jack Bryce Urban Design with over 20 years experience in planning and design for corporate, property, sports, tourism, government, land management, entertainment and transport clients.

With a combined background in both Industrial Design and Exhibition Design, Ellen Spurlock has, through the course of her career, found a passion in helping clients and colleagues effectively utilize the creative process – identifying a problem and cleverly solving it through exploration.

SEGD President 1998-1999

Hannah is a designer and illustrator with many years of experience, primarily with non-profit organizations including over 20 years as Manager of Design at Brookfield Zoo.

Rafael Picco is an Art Director with IDEUM in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

David Acevedo, Design Consultant and Project Manager at Cuadran Design in Oakton, ON

Kathy Fry serves on the 2019 SEGD Board. She is an Associate Partner at Mayer/Reed in Portland, Ore.

Kathy directs visual communications services in the design of signage, wayfinding, interpretive and branded spaces for civic, recreation, transportation, cultural, healthcare, education, mixed-use and corporate settings.

Noa Dolberg is a Design Lead at Gallagher & Associates in New York, NY.

Stephen Platenberg is a principal and creative director at Cortina Productions.

2005 SEGD Fellow

Richard Poulin is a Principal of Poulin + Morris Inc., an award-winning, multidisciplinary design consultancy, where he has created visual communications programs for an extensive range of clients.

John-Mark Collins is the CEO / Creative Director at Storylab. Storylab’s primary focus is on physical spaces and technologically-enhanced experiences within those spaces.

A strong, multi-disciplinary visual communications designer, Karen Watkins connects with audiences through dynamic print, interactive and environmental solutions for museums, schools, and a variety

As a Senior Asso­ciate with Entro’s Calgary office, Chris Herringer’s expe­ri­ence encom­passes design strat­egy, creative direc­tion, master plan­ning, and project coor­di­na­tion.

Sora Almon is a Senior Dsigner at Roll Barresi & Associates in Boston

Tracy Turner is a Experienced Brand/Environmental Graphic Designer in the Greater New York City Area. She is also President of Tracy Turner Design.

Dan Schwab is the Owner and Creative Lead of Point Concepts in Raleigh-Durham.

Becky Hansis-O'Neill is a Senior Exhibit Producer at Ideum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

SEGD London Chapter Chair

Throughout his career, Simon Borg has worked for several multi-disciplinary creative agencies with experiential graphic design being the constant thread through these moves.

Tina Columbus develops strategies to translate concepts into mind meddling experiences.

Jen Bressler was an SEGD Board of Directors member from 2011-2013.

Jen Bressler is a graduate of both Art Center College of Design (BFA in Graphics and Packaging Design)and the University of Wisconsin (BS in Art) at Madison.

Alexander Isley is Creative Director of Alexander Isley (West Redding, Conn.), where he leads the team of designers, writers, and planners, establishing the strategic and creative vision in
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2012 SEGD Fellow and SEGD President 2000-2001

Patrick Gallagher, president and founder of the Washington, D.C.-based museum planning and exhibition design firm Gallagher & Associates, was named the 2012 SEGD Fellow, environmental graphic design’s highest professional honor.

Traylor Woodall has a passion for creating immersive digital experiences. Traylor founded Fivestone Studios, a digital content studio, in 2007.

Diane Burk has just returned from a yearlong around the world Design Sabbatical. Check out Diane Burk's design blog "Design to Go".

Competent and passionate, Stephen Hight is a creative designer who offers a quality range of work and commitment. Proficient in Adobe software, Stephen is able to create work at a high level.

Audrey Strom is a Senior Asociate at Gensler in New York

Audrey Strom has been with Gensler since 1996.

Ray Parslow is a creative partner at Extrablack with 29 years of design industry experience. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Swinburne University, Melbourne.

Jill Ayers was the 2014-2015 SEGD President

Jill Ayers is Creative Director at Airspace, a graphic design firm specializing in environmental graphic design, exhibit, print and web design located in New York City. Current clients include Dow Jones, New York University and L’Oreal USA.

Craig Dunn is the Vice President at 1220 Exhibits in Nashville.

Geir Borg is the CEO of Gagarin Ltd., a design firm in Iceland.

Jessica Grant is Senior Experiential Graphic Designer at Arrowstreet Inc.

Maddie Kropa is a Producer at Ideum. She is interested in art, culture, and creating opportunities for learning through technology.

Susan Mavor is co-chair of the Vancouver Chapter.

With a background in theater, exhibit and graphic design, Susan Mavor is passionate about creating compelling 3D cultural experience.

Susan Mavor’s work in visual communication includes brand identity, visitor experience design and information design for the built environment.

James Silva possesses over two decades of professional experience in graphic design with the vast majority of that within the museum & exhibit design industry.

2011 SEGD Fellow

As a co-founder of Selbert Perkins Design, Robin Perkins has developed a visionary approach to art, design and communications in the built environment as well as brand strategy development and corporate communications systems.

Yunwen Zhu is a Student at the Corcoran School of Art and Design at the George Washington University in Washington, DC

1999 Distinguished Member Award honoree, 1998 Angel Award honoree, and SEGD President 1994-1996

Tucker Trotter Served on the SEGD Board of Directors from 2007 to 2013

2012 Insight Award Honoree; Senior Vice President of Exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History

Michael Donovan is a founding partner of Donovan/Green, a marketing communication and design consultancy. He continues to evolve as an active and creative entrepreneur.

Casey Fay is a graduate of University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art.

Denise Labus is a Design Director, Account Executive, Graphic Designer with Studio D a division of Visual Graphic Design Systems in Greater New York City.

Kevin Taylor is a Senior Environmental Graphic Designer with Hunt Design in Pasadena, CA

Erich Zuern is Executive Producer for Bluewater Studio, a new concept providing high-quality integrated exhibition, environment and media solutions.

Sheryl Teetz is the Marketing Coordinator at iZone Imaging in Temple, Texas.

Alex Wood, Wayfinding Director, started working life on the shop floor of one of the UK’s leading sign companies, Wood and Wood, learning how signs are made.

A truly versatile designer, manager and creative leader, Rick Smith brings more than 18 years experience to DI.

Principal and Sr Project Manager Specializing in Sports Venues

As Principal and Senior Project Manager at Infinite Scale, Jim provides the foundation for each client project. As a trained graphic designer combined with an extensive background in working with architects, Jim brings an expert eye for the creative process together with an analytical approach to ensure that complex projects achieve both aesthetic and organizational success.

Tim McNeil is a principal with Muniz/McNeil, a multi-disciplinary design and research practice in Los Angeles.

Sara Pasch is a Philadephia Chapter Co-Chair

Sara Pasch is a Senior Strategist at Bluecadet, where she leads projects that bring together the physical and the digital to create beautiful and cohesive experiences that are grounded in strategy and sustainable to maintain.