Design Director

Anthony J. Capua

D E S I G N E R

** *********** **, *******, ** 06460

203-***-**** **********@***.***

www.anthonycapuadesign.com

OBJECTIVE

A full-time creative/director position with a preeminent design

organization requiring proven creative leadership, along with innovative

visual communication abilities and understanding of Environmental Design,

Exhibit Design, Graphic Design, Product Design-Branding-Marketing, to

provide dynamic solutions and expand their portfolio of excellence.

EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Fine and Applied Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Industrial Design 1983

EXPERIENCE

RTI Dimensional Design Solutions, Bridgeport CT EDPA

Designers and producers of corporate exhibits, trade shows, experiential

environments

Director of 3D Design, Exhibit Design Director. 1997-2009

Principal of ideation and creative director for concept-to-completion

phases of 3D design of marketing

environments and structures from the overall structure to finite details.

Managed/organized design workflow

interdepartmentally in fast-paced full-service design-to-production

facility. Responsible for new and existing

business proposals encompassing multiple phases in design process from

origination to final field implementation.

Clients include: Amerisource Bergen, United Technologies, International

Paper, Pitney Bowes, Microsoft,

Sikorsky Aircraft, Galderma, Unilever, UBS, Dove, TD Waterhouse, and

America Online

Possess both Industrial Design and Environmental Design Portfolios.

Responsibilities also included:

Building client relationships / new business through continued design

awareness to their specific

trade show, product, or event marketing objectives.

Directing/coordinating 2D/3D on premises and off premises resources to

bring cohesive

creative solutions specific to clients needs.

Outlining and planning project criteria, revenue strategies, design

objectives, and production timelines.

Complete properties program management of inventory and modular structural

expansion

of components from stationary exhibits to mobile programs.

Specifying + evaluation of materials, processes, technologies, and source

mediums for

maximum effectiveness and on-site impact.

Branding and identity design, promotions integrations/strategies using

combined media/software

to showcase capabilities Web based,animation-combined multimedia.

Project estimating, fabrication strategies, production timeline planning

and analysis considerate of

new efficiencies and technologies.

Full size, and scale prototyping/design and production - products,

commercial interiors, display.

Senior Designer 1986-1996

University of Bridgeport, School of Arts and Sciences Bridgeport CT

Undergraduate Professor of Exhibit Design -Adj 2004-present

Innovative Display and Design, Bridgeport CT 1996-1997

Trade Show Exhibits, Displays, Modular Systems

Senior Designer/ CAD Production

F. Steyer Design, Greenwich CT Consultant

Custom Home Theaters / Media Cabinetry

CAD rendering and conceptual design for high-end audio video interiors.

King-Casey, New Canaan CT Consultant

Product Design, Interior Design and Prototype Environment Development

Team design member for USPS self service ATMs and retail Interiors

MEDIA

Proficient in: Vectorworks 12, Renderworks, Artlantis R, Adobe CS Suite

Directorial experienced in: AutoCad, 3D Studio Max, Maya, and Form Z

HONORS

Best in Show -NC Homebuilders Show, Better Homes & Gardens Living

Green Tour 2008

Best in Show -AWFS Show, CNC Software Mastercam exhibit

2003

US Patent - Lead Designer for Xtensis custom/modular exhibit

system 1998

National Winner - International Paper Centennial traveling exhibit program

1997

National Partner - United Technologies worldwide corporate exhibit design

1991

Best in Show - NACUBO, Barnes & Noble exhibit

1990

*References available upon request

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