projects.
Laser cut airplane done for fun out of 1/8" plexi, file prep and assembly done by me
Promo piece for High Line Park NYC, Lighting and electrical done by me as well as install and finishing
Pop up promo for the High Line park NYC, lighting and electric done by me
Designed and installed lighting element.
Detail shot of the underside of the fixture.
Designed a light box to be inset into existing wall. Sourced all projectors and worked with client for layout and content.
Worked with client on designing layout for three stores in NYC to achieve maximum impact while maintaining continuity.
For a new launch we produced lit cabinets for miniatures for 5 locations nation wide, all with different electrical and spacial requirements.
Worked out a method to hang 300+ quartz crystals 20' in the ceiling to achieve this design intent.
Another viewpoint.
Worked closely with our CNC department to develop a geometric textile for a client and furthered with LED backlighting.
DY winter window, Faux wall needed to be installed for vinyl graphic installation.
Window display developed with client and Laser/CNC department, layout and spacial requirements as well as fixture development of "birds"
Temporary wall with offset transparent screen, Backlighting layout and intensity design within strict dimensional constraints.
Lighting and spacers needed to achieve dimensionality.
Milled pieces of aluminum needed Crystals and attachment system to be functional door handles.
Worked with design team and fabrication to achieve a photo prop table, lighting and mirror functional
8' reception table for show room. Needed lighting design as well as supports for walnut wood elements.
Modular mirror accordions designed to be modular for install.
Push button map with interactive buttons linked to software content needed electrical wiring design.
Giant temporary wall, needed to be installed and broken down easily over a truss sub structure.
Developed motorized mount and implemented RGB LED lights to achieve brand intent.
Prototype of rotating, hanging plexi display stand. Ceiling motor, fixture attachment, and articulating shoe mount needed to be developed as well as power delivery.
Client requested functional waterfall and vodka dispensing faucet. All elements needed to fold and fit into a crate. Shelf, fountain and dispenser for 750ml bottle needed to be designed to fit in itself.
about.
Marks Haven is currently a designer & fabricator working in Brooklyn.
His skills include:
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CAD drawing with SketchUp, Auto CAD, Illustrator.
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Electrical wiring of low voltage lighting and kinetic displays.
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Fabrication and woodworking for retail, interiors, and POP displays.
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Problem solving with the design team, client, and fabrication team.
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Project management for purchasing and departmental coordination.
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Executing site surveys and preliminary client meetings to develop initial designs.
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Installation and shipping coordination and execution.
Experience in the Field
Freelance installer/fabricator 2009-2011
Production Lead /designer/ fabricator at Duggal Visual Solutions 2011-present
Client Base:
Louis Vuitton
Chanel
Fendi
Gucci
Saks Fifth Ave (Various Brands)
Bloomingdales (Various Brands)
David Yurman
Verizon
Addidas
Uniqlo
Roberto Cavalli
Old Navy
Joe Fresh
Starbucks
Tony Ryan
Momentum NY (Various Brands)
Toll Brothers
L'Oreal
Timecrafters
Tools:
Software:
SketchUp
Layout
Photoshop
Illustrator
AutoCad
Shop Tools:
Table Saw and friends.
Soldering and Wiring
Plexi & Co
Office Tools:
Attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Team driven.
Comprehension of clients brand intents.
Able to lead and follow.
Research and Learning.