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Morgan C. Thomas

Morgan C. Thomas

Vancouver, BC, CA

 

About 

I am an interior designer and 3D artist with experience working in architectural, branding, and interior design firms. My passion for design and interest in creating memorable moments of connection between environments and their users has led me to create successful solutions for retail, hospitality, workplace, healthcare and residential projects worldwide.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Cutler, Vancouver, BC, CA, Interior Designer, Business Development

With a passion for helping brands exceed in their design and business objectives, I cultivate new and lasting relationships while developing award-winning environments with one of Canada's top retail design firms.

Dec 2014 - current
 

OTG, Airport Experience Design, New York, NY, US, Creative Associate

As the sole in-house interior designer, created solutions for restaurants, retail and public spaces within airports across North America. Managed aspects of projects from concept design to installation. Collaborated with design firms, construction teams, production teams, and commissioned artists. Developed RFPs, furniture and design standards, tenant guidelines, and project master plans. Assisted with graphic design, branding, marketing and industrial design projects.

Project types: airports, restaurants, retail, workplace

Nov 2013 - Jul 2014
 

Lippincott, New York, NY, US, Designer

Worked often independently or as a design team leader to develop the physical experience of Fortune 500 companies such as United Airlines, BMW, Chevron, Citibank, Estee Lauder, Samsung, and Hyatt. Responsibilities included concept development, schematic design, drafting, 3D rendering, brand guidelines, presentations and project management.

Project types: retail, hospitality, workplace, transportation, exhibit, multi-use, fixture, signage, wayfinding, environmental branding, customer experience

Sep 2010 - Jul 2013
 

Amy Lau Design, New York, NY, US, Intern

Assisted in project and administrative duties including product research, FF&E specification, site visits, material library management, and scheduling.

Project types: high-end residential

Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
 

Carlson Studio Architects, Sarasota, FL, US, Intern

Worked in a team of four to complete residential and commercial LEED certified projects. Responsibilities included schematic design, space planning, construction documentation, FF&E, 3D modeling, LEED documentation, client relations, vendor relations, and administrative duties.

Project types: residential, healthcare, graphic design

Jan 2010 - May 2010
 

Education 

Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL, Bachelors, Interior Design

BFA, Interior Design / CIDA Accredited / Honors Graduate
Business of Art and Design Minor / Environmental Design focus

Aug 2006 - May 2010
 

Awards 

Featured Designer, Other

Featured Interior Design student in RCAD Perspectives Magazine, Spring 2010

2010
 

Ringling Trustee Scholar Award, Scholarship

Campus-wide honor awarded to student who exemplifies excellence

2009
 

Best of Ringling Award, Other

Best Green Design

2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills