Emily Webster

Emily Webster

Emily Webster is an award-winning Designer and Senior Audiovisual Technologist at ESI Design. In her role at ESI, she oversees large media architecture and institutional projects for single and multi-purpose spaces. On all projects, she specializes in integrating audio and video technologies seamlessly into architecture, always seeking to answer the question, “What is the best technology for the given experience?”

Emily Webster, ESI Design
ESI Design
New York

Sensing Change

Finalist 2020
Sensing Change

A new data-driven, dynamic art installation on a terrace in downtown Chicago uses light to draw a connection to nature. Titled “Sensing Change”, the installation is powered by live data feeds creating a unique and ever-changing experience that can be enjoyed both during the day and at night. Standing on a 2nd-floor terrace against an imposing 100’ x 30’ concrete wall, the light trellis was designed to make the space feel more open and organic. Viewable from the street and the building's upper floors, the piece adds a dynamic component to the surrounding neighborhood.

Emily Webster & Brian Collins Dialogue

SEGD is an amazing community of designers, fabricators and manufacturers who create experiences that connect people to place. One of the many membership benefits of SEGD is a library of talks from SEGD's 4-6 events a year. Starting from 2014, these videos are available for viewing for members for free. If you are a member please log in (hint: top right below search) if not please join SEGD and experience its amazing resources.

Emily Webster - Content and Media Development

SEGD is an amazing community of designers, fabricators and manufacturers who create experiences that connect people to place. One of the many membership benefits of SEGD is a library of talks from SEGD's past events. All videos from 2014 through 2019 are available for viewing for members for free. 

If you are a member please log in (hint: top right below search) if not please join SEGD and experience its amazing resources. First year members receive a discount on the member rate!

300 South Wacker Drive

Merit Award 2016
300 South Wacker Drive

300 South Wacker Drive, a commercial office building in downtown Chicago’s West Loop, needed a new identity. ESI Design envisioned a map theme that would highlight the building’s connection to the city and the river. Their solution is a 40-story mural that proclaims “You are Here” on the building exterior and a bright, captivating entryway and lobby.

Subscribe to RSS - Emily Webster