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EXPERIENTIAL DESIGNER
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Gratitude, A Village of Light | Fashion Show Production, DJ BookingFear Factory, Haunted House | Installation Design, PerformanceBurning Man | Set Design, Construction
Illuminations, 3D Projection Mapping | Production DesignAnother Planet Entertainment | Artist Hospitality, Dressing Room Install, Wardrobe
Bleeding Hearts, Album Experience | Concept Development, Project ManagementWilliamsburg Waterfront Concert Series | Artist Hospitality, Dressing Room Design and InstallGlamour Women of the Year Awards & After-Party | Event Design and InstallVeuve Clique Polo Tournament | Site Mapping, Event Design
Ma Restaurant and Nightclub | LEED Research, Interior Architecture and DesignTheta Dome | Professional Proposal
Drexel Smart House | Lifestyle Research, Interior Architecture and DesignPrivate Wedding in Qatar | Set DesignPrivate Wedding in Java | Set Design
Design Capabilities
An Experiential DesignerExperiential Design is...
Production CapabilitiesHospitality Capabilities
CONCEPT DESIGN
AND RENDERING
CAPABILITIES
I AM
EVENT DESIGN
AND PRODUCTION
PASSIONPROJECTS
This is my interactive portfolio. Click on the project or section below that you would like to view. Click on the “HOME” icon to return to this page.
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Adobe - Photoshop and InDesignAutoCAD - 2D Architectural DraftingForm·Z - 3D Modeling and RenderingAn Applied Knowledge - of over ten years of experience in the design, entertainment, and hospitality industry
WHAT I DO
HOW I GET
IT DONE
I AM
I am a dual citizen of the US and the UK willing AND able to travel for work
A pull to create fully immersive environments that shape our human experience
An experiential designer
WHAT I FEEL
Conceptualize - by creating and developing ideasDirect - through modes of communication, motivation, and improvisation Consider - the people involved and the process it takes to get thereProduce - by planning, organizing, and executingDream - to fuel the creative process and vision
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The process of designing a journey, or series of interactions within a physical space, to be experienced over a set period of time. Experiential design is a multi-faceted profession that is geared toward stimulating human activity and based on the understanding of behavioral science. Experiential design is subjective in nature because it is based on an individual’s perception of an environment.
EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN IS...
Venn Diagram and Definition by Oriel Poole
CAPABILITIES
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DESIGN CAPABILITIES
Art Direction | Creative direction for design department and visuals team
Interior Design | Design and space planning for lounges, bars, hotels, and restaurants
Event Design | Design and space planning for concerts, festivals, weddings, and special events
Concept Design | Concept creation, development, and presentation for project bids and investor proposals
Custom Fabrication | 2D construction drawings and 3D renderings for temporary installations and custom fabrication
PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES
HOSPITALITY CAPABILITIES
Event Planning | Planning small to large scale celebrations, dinner parties, weddings, art installations, and theatrical productions
Talent Booking | Booking event entertainment: musicians, DJs, installation artists, and theatrical or improv performance artists
Management | Managing production logistics: project timeline, schedule, vendors, installation, and breakdown
Project Staffing | Staffing independent event staff: designers, producers, builders, and film makers
Artist Liaison | Handling communication and logistics between touring production, agency, artist, and venue
Dressing Room Decor | Designing artist dressing rooms, trailers, greenrooms, and VIP areas
Artist Hospitality | Shopping and staging artist rider contracts
EVENTDESIGN AND PRODUCTION
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Another Planet Entertainment, San Francisco, CA
-- Dressing Room Installation-- Artist Hospitality: Dressing Room & Stage-- Wardrobe-- For Outside Lands, Treasure Island, and Life is Beautiful Music Festivals
PROJECT TASKS
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Another Planet Entertainment, San Francisco, CA
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Illuminations - Hotel Gansevoort, Meatpacking District, NYC
--Produced a 3D projection mapping installation, on the facade of Hotel Gansevoort--Footage at: http://vimeo.com/39391279
PROJECT TASKS
Storyboard Slides by Oriel Poole
Click to view footage of “Illuminations” on Vimeo
Flier by Oriel Poole
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Bleeding Hearts, Album Experience - Chelsea, NYC
--Managed the production for “Bleeding Hearts”, a nine-room walk-through album experience--Recruited and managed a staff of over 30 volunteers to support various areas of production, including film, music, art installation, and performance--Oversaw and played a role in all aspects of production including conceptual development, venue booking, artist curation, website content, press release, ticket sales, event promotions, studio bookings, and set design--Designed and installed my own installation, The Poetry Room, which integrated the love letters of individuals who submitted their works online in advance
Concept by Oriel Poole and Curtis PeelLogo Design by Curtis Peel
PROJECT TASKS
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Bleeding Hearts, Album Experience - Chelsea, NYC
Photos by Jenna PrzybylowskiPhotos by Pierre Drescher Program by Oriel Poole
Decal Design by Emily Caisip
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Williamsburg Waterfront Concert Series - Brooklyn, NYC
--Managed the artist hospitality backstage--Designed the artists’ dressing rooms --Fulfilled artist riders--Managed staff catering--Hired and managed hospitality staff--Managed budgets for rider and staff catering
--June 11th - Coheed & Cambria, Adrian Belew Power Trio, Tigers Jaw --June 24th - Thievery Corporation, Raphael Saadiq, Dam-Funk & Master Blazter--July 6th - Kid Cudi & Chip Tha Ripper --July 22nd - Death From Above 1979 --July 29th - Eugene Mirman & Pretty Good Friends featuring Todd Barry, Patton Oswalt, and Kristen Schaal with special musical guests They Might Be Giants --Aug 2nd - Death Cab For Cutie & Frightened Rabbit --Aug 22nd - Sonic Youth, Wild Flag & Kurt Vile and the Violators--Aug 31st - Bright Eyes--Sept 8th - TV on the Radio & Broken Social Scene--Sept 17th - Widespread Panic--Sept 24th - Fleet Foxes & the Walkmen
PROJECT TASKS
ARTIST LINEUPPhoto by Alley Colton Poster by Tara McPherson
Photo by Brooklyn Vegan
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Glamour Women of the Year Awards & After Party - Carnegie Hall & MoMA, NYC
--Designed and produced celebrity greenroom, L’Oreal makeup room, and L’Oreal touch up station on a limited budget --Liaised with venue director in order to manage installation within union regulations--Laid-out MoMA after-party floor plans--Designed “Women of the Year” laminates for print
PROJECT TASKS
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Glamour Women of the Year Awards & After Party - Carnegie Hall & MoMA, NYC
MoMA Afterparty
L’Oreal Makeup Room
Credential Laminates
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Veuve Clicquot Polo Tournament - Governors Island, NYC
--Laid out the Polo field’s site plan to include tents, facilities, and fencing--Created the interior floor plan for the VIP tent--Assisted with the integration of visual brand identity for “Veuve Clicquot”
PROJECT TASKS
VIP Tent Interior
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Veuve Clicquot Polo Tournament - Governors Island, NYC
Site Plan
CONCEPTDESIGN AND RENDERING
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THE THETA DOME
A PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY AT PEX SUMMER FEST 2012
AN INTENTIONAL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
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THE THETA DOME
A PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY AT PEX SUMMER FEST 2012
AN INTENTIONAL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROPOSAL IS FURNISHED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WILL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE AND MAY NOT BE USED OR DISCLOSED, OTHER THAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION. FOR QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL PLEASE CONTACT ORIEL [AT] DESIGNBYCONTRAST [DOT] COM.
The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
IGNITE THETA
SO WHAT IS THETA?
THETA + HUMANS
THE THETA WAVE IS AN OSCILLATORY RHYTHM WITH OUR BRAIN. IT IS EXPERIENCED BY EVERY HUMAN BEING. MEASURED AT 4 TO 7 HZ, WE EXPERIENCE THETA WAVES DURING REM SLEEP, THE STATE BETWEEN OUR CONSCIOUS AND SUBCONSCIOUS MIND. DEPENDING ON ONES HABITS AND SLEEP CYCLES, THE AMOUNT ONE EXPERIENCES THETA MAY VARY AMONG PERSON TO PERSON.
THE THETA WAVE IS ACCESSED IN MORE WAYS THAN REM SLEEP. PEOPLE WHO PRACTICE DEEP MEDITATION ALSO ENTER INTO THE THETA WAVE. SHAMANS USE THE STEADY BEAT OF A DRUM TO INDUCE A LUCID STATE (4 TO 7 HZ) IN TO HEAL ONE’S AILMENTS AND REVEAL THE WISDOM OR TEACHINGS OF THEIR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND. THETA HEALERS, PRACTICE A HOLISTIC HEALING MODALITY THAT INVOLVES MOVING THE MIND INTO A STATE OF INTUITION (4 TO 7 HZ) WHILE FOCUSING ON ONES THOUGHTS TO ENVISION AN INTENDED OUTCOME. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE FREQUENT LEVELS OF THETA, ALSO EXPERIENCE INCREASED MEMORY, CREATIVITY, AND SENSE OF PEACE.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROPOSAL IS FURNISHED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WILL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE AND MAY NOT BE USED OR DISCLOSED, OTHER THAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION. FOR QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL PLEASE CONTACT ORIEL [AT] DESIGNBYCONTRAST [DOT] COM.
The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
VIDEO LINKS
GRAND MAL
AVEX
LIGHT SEQUENCE FOR THETA DOME
GRAND MAL IS A DOME THAT WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT BY IMAGE NODE AT BURNING MAN 2010. THE THETA DOME IS SIMILAR IN NATURE, BUT THE AUDIO AND VISUAL DISPLAYS AN ENTIRELY NEW SEQUENCE. MODELED AFTER THE THETA BRAINWAVE, THE OUTPUT RESULTS IN A SLOWER BUILD OF ORGANIC RHYTHMS, SMOOTHER TRANSITIONS; TO PRODUCE A MORE SERENE EFFECT.
OUR FITTED SPANDEX COVER ALSO CREATES A CLEANER, MORE FINISHED INTERIOR.
HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=WIPWYMRNKUS
THE BALL YOU SEE CONTAINS AN ACCELEROMETER AND IS ONE EXAMPLE OF THE EXTERNAL INPUTS AVAILABLE FOR THE THETA DOME.
THE SOUND YOU HEAR IN THIS VIDEO IS GENERATED BY ABLETON LIVE IN RESPONSE TO MIDI MESSAGES GENERATED BY OUR CUSTOM SOFTWARE. AUDIO GENERATION IS NOT LIMITED TO ABLETON; ANYTHING THAT RESPONDS TO MIDI MESSAGES CAN BE CONTROLLED BY OUR SOFTWARE AND MADE TO SYNCHRONIZE WITH THE LIGHTS. THE AUDIO CREATED FOR THE THETA DOME WILL BE MUCH SOFTER SOUNDSCAPES OF MEDITATIVE SOUND.
HTTP://VIMEO.COM/8143442
THESE ARE VIDEO SAMPLES OF LED INSTALLATIONS JASON HAS SUPPORTED. THEY OFFER A STRONG EXAMPLE OF OUR AESTHETICS AND SEQUENCING CAPABILITIES.
HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=HPLSGISMNJI
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The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
“I’M NOT TRYING TO IMITATE NATURE, I’M TRYING TO FIND THE PRINCIPLES SHE’S USING.”-BUCKMINSTER FULLER
BUCKY LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO DESIGN SCIENCE IS AN INSPIRATION. IT IS THIS TYPE OF THINKING AND APPROACH TO LIFE THAT CAN REDEFINE THE FUTURE OF OUR GENERATION.
THE GEODESIC DOME
HOW WE FEEL
DESIGN APPROACH
FIRST PATENTED BY BUCKMINSTER FULLER IN 1954, THE GEODESIC DOME IS ONE OF THE MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT STRUCTURES KNOWN TO DATE. BASED ON A SERIES OF TRIANGULAR ELEMENTS, THE DOME IS LIGHT IN MATERIAL, QUICK TO ASSEMBLE AND BREAK DOWN, AND HIGHLY RESISTANT TO THE FORCES OF NATURE.
IN A PERSONAL INTERVIEW, FULLER RECALLS HIS VISIONS OF RESTRUCTURING THE WORLD AS A GEOMETRIC UTOPIA. YEARS LATER BUCKY BECOMES ONE OF THE GREATEST INVENTORS OF OUR TIME, AND COMMITS HIS LIFE TO A GRAND DESIGN FOR THE BETTER OF HUMANITY. HIS PHILOSOPHY IS SIMPLE, “DOING MORE WITH LESS.”
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The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
SAMPLE THETA SEQUENCE
DURING A GUIDED MEDITATION, SEQUENCES OF AMBIENT LIGHT AND AUDIO DRONE WILL SLOWLY PULSATE AND EXPAND, ACTIVELY RESPONDING TO THE LEVEL OF HUMAN ACTIVITY IN THE ROOM.
THIS SEQUENCE IS ONE EXAMPLE OF A CUSTOM LED OUTPUT DESIGNED TO ACTIVATED THE THETA WAVE. LED OUTPUT VARY BASED ON HUMAN ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL LEDS CAN BE SYNCED TO AUDIO INPUTS, SUCH AS AN AMBIENT DJ SET, VIA MIDI.
BREATHING FLOW EXPANSION CLIMAX RESOLUTION
MEDITATION + SAMPLE SEQUENCE
SAMPLE LIGHT SEQUENCE (DURING A GUIDED MEDITATION)
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The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
BEHIND THE VISION
ORIEL POOLE | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
TODD POLENBERG | HARDWARE ENGINEER
JASON CIPRIANI | TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
ORIEL POOLE IS AN EXPERIENCE DESIGNER INSPIRED BY CULTURE, ORGANIC FORM, AND CONCEPTS THAT RECONSTRUCT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GUEST AND THEIR SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT. SHE HAS WORKED WITH CLIENTS SUCH AS EVOLVER.NET, PRESTON BAILEY DESIGN, GRATITUDE NYC, CONNECTED PRODUCTIONS, AND AEG LIVE. RECENTLY, ORIEL LEAD THE PRODUCTION LEAD FOR BLEEDING HEARTS, A WALK-THROUGH ALBUM RELEASE EVENT FEATURING 9 ROOMS OF MUSIC, INSTALLATION, AND PERFORMANCE ART; SHAPED BY THE PERCEPTION OF LOVE.
TODD POLENBERG IS A NEW MEDIA ARTIST, ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN, AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. HE PRODUCES INSTALLATION ART WITH THE FORT/DA COLLECTIVE AND IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF IMAGE NODE. HE BUILDS LARGE-SCALE LED INSTALLATIONS, PROSTHETIC PERFORMANCE DEVICES, AUDIOVISUAL REMIXES, RITUALS FOR THE SECULAR, AND MEDITATIONS ON THE UNHEIMLICH OF TECHNOLOGY. HIS WORK HAS BEEN SEEN AND HEARDIN PLACES SUCH AS THE MAKER FAIRE, ARS ELECTRONICA, ARTBOTS, ROSELAND, AND BURNING MAN.
JASON CIPRIANI IS A SOFTWARE DESIGNER FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, AUGMENTED REALITY, AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE SIMULATIONS. A LARGE PORTION OF HIS WORK IS SPENT DEVELOPING CUSTOM SOFTWARE AND SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING FOR ARTISTS IN THE FIELD OF LED INSTALLATION. HE IS A CORE MEMBER OF IMAGE NODE AND HAS WORKED WITH NAMES SUCH AS LEO VILLAREAL, FIGMENT, GRATITUDE NYC, NEW HUE, AND BURNING MAN. HIS MODESTY KEEPS HIS BIO TO A MINIMUM.
WE DEVELOP PROJECTS THAT INSPIRE AND UNITE OUR COMMUNITY. WE ALIGN OURSELVES WITH ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE WORKING TOWARD AN INSIGHTFUL FUTURE.
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The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
THE THETA DOME
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
THE THETA DOME IS AN INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION DESIGNED TO ENABLE COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG THE FESTIVAL GUESTS OF PEX SUMMER FESTIVAL.
THE STRUCTURE IS A 4-FREQUENCY GEODESIC DOME MEASURING 24 FEET IN DIAMETER AND FITTED WITH A CUSTOM FITTED METALLIC MYLAR COVER. IT HOLDS OVER 1200 FULL-COLOR LEDS (ON 46 VERTICES) TO CREATE A FULLY IMMERSIVE LIGHTING EXPERIENCE. OUR CUSTOM SOFTWARE PRODUCES PATTERNS OF LIGHT AND SOUND IN RESPONSE TO SENSORY INPUT (SUCH AS MOTION OR THERMAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE SPACE). THESE PATTERNS ARE MODELED AFTER THE THETA BRAINWAVE AS AN INSTRUMENT TO HEAL.
INITALLY DESIGNED TO HOST GUIDED MEDITATIONS, THE THETA DOME IS A PLACE WHERE GUESTS MAY BREATHE, CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND DEEPEN THEIR STATE OF MEDITATION. IT ALSO SERVES AS A MULTI-USE SPACE FOR YOGA AND PILATES WORKSHOPS, THINK-TANK DISCUSSIONS, AND AN AMBIENT LOUNGE.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROPOSAL IS FURNISHED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WILL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE AND MAY NOT BE USED OR DISCLOSED, OTHER THAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION. FOR QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL PLEASE CONTACT ORIEL [AT] DESIGNBYCONTRAST [DOT] COM.
The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
DESIGN
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIESTHE THETA DOME, DESIGNED AND SEQUENCED WITH OUR CUSTOM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, IS CAPABLE OF A VARIETY OF INTERCHANGEABLE AUDIO AND VISUAL COMPONENTS.
OUR LEDS ARE CONTROLLED BY CUSTOM SOFTWARE WHICH CAN RESPOND TO VARIOUS INPUTS.
LEDS CAN BE SET TO AUTOMATE OR RESPOND TO REAL-TIME SENSORY INPUTS, SUCH AS:
- THERMAL SENSORS- MOTION SENSORS- AUDIO SENSORS- KNOB BOXES- STREAMING VIDEO INPUT - VJS, DIGITAL PROJECTION ARTISTS, OR COLOR DATA COLLECTED FROM THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT
VISUALAUDIOOUR DYNAMIC AUDIO SOURCES (SUCH AS MIDI, ABLETON, TRAKTOR, ETC.) CAN ALSO BE USED TO SYNCHRONIZE WITH THE LEDS VIA MIDI.
AUDIO IS AN OPTIONAL COMPONENT THAT CAN BE USED EXTERNALLY (IN THE INSTANCE OF A SPEAKER OR DISCUSSION) OR IN-SYNC WITH THE LIGHTS.
WE WELCOME THE OPTION OF ADDITIONAL SOUND PRESENTATIONS FROM OTHER SOUND HEALERS, MUSICIANS, OR PERFORMING ARTISTS, SUCH AS:
- GUEST DJS - DRUM CIRCLES- LIVE VOCAL PERFORMANCES- WORKSHOPS / SPEAKERS / THINK-TANK DISCUSSIONS- ANCIENT INSTRUMENTS - TIBETAN HEALING BOWLS, GONGS, DIGERIDOOS- THE GAMELATRON, THE WORLD’S FIRST ROBOTIC GAMELAN ORCHESTRA
THANK YOU
THE THETA DOME
TO DISCUSS FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE THETA DOME AT PEX PLEASE CONTACT ORIEL.
ORIEL POOLE | ORIEL@DESIGNBYCONTRAST.COM | 203.213.2969
WE HOPE YOU ARE AS EXCITED ABOUT THE THETA DOME AS WE ARE. KEEP IN MIND, WE ARE HAPPY TO SECURE ADDITIONAL CONTENT OR COORDINATE WITH THE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION TEAM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN EXPERIENTIAL
FACILITY THAT MAY BE ENJOYED BY ALL. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE OPEN TO MOLDING THE FINAL EXECUTION OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO OFFER A PACKAGE THAT ALIGNS WITH THE FESTIVAL’S IDEALS AND BUDGET.
WORKING TOWARD AN INSIGHTFUL FUTURE
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROPOSAL IS FURNISHED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IT WILL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE AND MAY NOT BE USED OR DISCLOSED, OTHER THAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION. FOR QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL PLEASE CONTACT ORIEL [AT] DESIGNBYCONTRAST [DOT] COM.
The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
DOME CONSTRUCTION
THE STRUCTURE IS A 4-FREQUENCY GEODESIC DOME MEASURING 24 FEET IN DIAMETER AND FITTED WITH A CUSTOM MYLAR METALLIC COVER. IT HOLDS OVER 1200 FULL-COLOR LEDS (ON 46 VERTICES) TO CREATE A FULLY IMMERSIVE LIGHTING EXPERIENCE. OUR CUSTOM SOFTWARE PRODUCES PATTERNS OF LIGHT AND SOUND IN RESPONSE TO SENSORY INPUT (SUCH AS MOTION OR THERMAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE SPACE). THESE PATTERNS ARE MODELED AFTER THE THETA WAVE AS AN INSTRUMENT TO HEAL.
DESIGN
WATERPROOF AND BLACKOUT COVER
MYLAR COVER DESIGNED TO CREATE A HIGHLY CHROMATIC IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
4V DOME
LED FIXTURES
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The TheTa Dome | PeX ProPosal | By Design By ConTrasT
A PLAN FOR INTEGRATION
TOOLS FOR DOME INTEGRATIONTHE THETA DOME CAN SERVE AS A MULTIUSE SPACE FOR THE FESTIVAL TO HOST LIVE MUSIC, WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS, THINK-TANK DISCUSSIONS, DIGITAL PROJECTIONS, AND AN AMBIENT LOUNGE. WE ARE HAPPY TO CATER TOWARDS, AND FACILITATE THE TRANSITION FOR, ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WITHIN THE THETA DOME. OUR CUSTOM SOFTWARE ALSO LOVES WORKING WITH MIDI!
SOUND BOWLS
YOGA
LIVE DJ SET SYNCED TO LIGHTS
SACRET SPACES, AMBIENT LOUNGE
Theta Dome - Professional Presentation, NYC
-- Created a 12-page PDF explaining the design and production of an art installation for the purpose of pitching to festivals-- Creation of art installation concept, content and copy, graphic design and layout
PROJECT TASKS
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Ma Restaurant and Nightclub - NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition
Ma Restaurant and Nightclub - Design and Presentation
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Inspired by juxtaposition, the title for Ma comes from a Japanese term that means “interval” or “space.” Ma is used in Japanese Taiko music to describe a moment of rest, the pause between two beats on the drum. The Japanese believe it is essential to appreciate the rest, just as one would appreciate the beat of a drum. It is also felt that if a person focuses on the moment of rest, as well as the beat of the drum, they will experience a more rewarding sound.
--Designed a sustainable restaurant and nightclub to meet all LEED CI building construction and FF&E selection specifications--Created all floor plans, details, renderings, and graphics for presentation--Awarded first place for design and research by “NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition”, April 2009
PROJECT TASKS
Ma Restaurant and Nightclub - NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition
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Ma Restaurant and Nightclub - NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition
Floor Plan by Oriel Poole
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Ma Restaurant and Nightclub - NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition
Lighting Plan by Oriel Poole
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Oriel Poole | Hospitality Design
Oriel Poole | Hospitality Design
Ma Restaurant and Nightclub - NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition
VIP Room Design and Rendering by Oriel Poole
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Ma Restaurant and Nightclub - NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition
Bar Design and Rendering by Oriel Poole
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Oriel Poole | Hospitality Design
Ma Restaurant and Nightclub - NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition
Lounge Design and Rendering by Oriel Poole
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The Drexel Smart House - Philadelphia, PA
Oriel Poole | Drexel Smart House
Longitudinal Section
Indoor Outdoor Green Roof
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The Drexel Smart House - Philadelphia, PA
--Researched and designed a student-led multidisciplinary project for a LEED Certified residence on Drexel’s campus to aid as a “living laboratory” for new lifestyles and technologies.--Interior Design: Oriel Poole, Carly Bassett--Engineering: Liam Hendricken, Ray Panchari--Digital Media: Corinne Deorsay--Architecture: Darby Kline, Kara Haggerty, Aleksandra Wolchasty--Design concept and research awarded first place by Drexel University, September 2008
PROJECT TASKS
Game Room Mood Board First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
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The Drexel Smart House - Philadelphia, PA
Oriel Poole | Drexel Smart House
Third Floor Plan
Kitchen Rendering Kitchen Mood Board Study Rendering Bedroom Rendering
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Private Wedding, Qatar
Carport Drop-off Design and Rendering
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Private Wedding, Qatar
Carport Drop-off Design and Renderings
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Private Wedding, Qatar
Carport Drop-off Design and Rendering
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Private Wedding, Qatar
Foyer Design and Renderings
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Foyer Design and Renderings
Private Wedding, Qatar
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Private Wedding, Java
Floral Design and Renderings
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Private Wedding, Java
Floral Design and Renderings
PASSION PROJECTSMADE WITH LOVE
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Gratitude, A Village of Light - Electric Lab, Brooklyn, NYC
PROJECT TASKS--Booked and managed set transitions for 20 performing DJs--Spearheaded fashion show--Assisted fashion designer with model preparation--Secured event media coverage--Generated online event presence through several promotional networks--Ensured that the theme of “Gratitude” was being honored throughout various aspects of the production process
Photo by Eraj Asadi
Flier by Archer Hutchinson
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Gratitude, A Village of Light - Electric Lab, Brooklyn, NYC
Photos by Eraj Asadi
Photos by Eraj Asadi
Photo by Eraj Asadi
Photo by Bill Kennedy
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--Participated in a series of brainstorming sessions to generate installation and performance ideas for the haunted house--Wrote and performed inside my own vignette
PROJECT TASKS
The Windmill Factory, Haunted House - Brooklyn, NYC
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Burning Man - Black Rock City, NV
--Spent a summer on the design and build of “Malthus”, a mobile art installation (art car) devised to reflect the 2010 theme at “Burning Man - Metropolis”--Participated in the “Relaxomatic Plushatorium”, a temporary living environment, where 30 people interdependently lived and worked together in the desert for 10 days--Gained a newfound understanding of the potential for innovation in art, temporary installations, and community oriented events
Malthus Art Car, Photo by Princess SRB
Malthus Art Car, Photos by Miss Mareck
PROJECT TASKS
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Malthus Interior, Photos by Miss Mareck
Malthus Lighting at Night, Photo by Lobster Rocket
Relaxomatic Plushatorium Camp, Photo by Sgoralnick
Burning Man - Black Rock City, NV
Malthus InteriorMalthus Cockpit
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