
meet me,
Madeline Willson
I am an energetic designer with an abundance of passion for creating.
Somewhere along the way, I have found that space means a lot in any experience. Good light, well-rounded acoustics, and a pleasant smell-scape can influence our experience more than we realize. Impactful design more than a strong idea or impeccable execution, it is subtle too. The details matter and presentation can make or break any solid concept. Whatever the method of engagement or mixed-material strategy, I aim to curate a spatial experience in all my work.
When I’m not working, you can find me sailing the bay with my women’s sailing team or walking my dog on the beach. I think I’m hilarious, but that’s up for debate.
Companies I’m proud to have worked with
Select Projects
Work Samples
ONe TEAM, one dream
Work Experience
June 2022 - October 2023
October 2021 - June 2022
March 2021 - July 2021
March 2018 - June 2020
November 2017 - March 2018
June 2017 - December 2017
May 2016 - June 2017
August 2015 - May 2017
Senior Experiential Designer at SPM Design
Senior 3D Designer at Landor & Fitch
Design Coordinator / Experience Designer at Tesla
3D Experiential Designer at George P Johnson
Freelance Designer with Nomadika Design
Designer/Artist at Antlre Creative
Design Intern with LMNOP Design Inc.
Teaching Assistant at California College of the Arts
Humor + Wit Included
Key Skills
HARD WORK PAYS OFF
recent awards
2020 EX AWARDS: TRADE SHOW ACTIVATION - FIRST PLACE JULY 2020
Presented by Ex Awards, the premiere experiential marketing recognition program, in honor of
'The Pitch' Corner Office Edition, the destination of every seller at Cisco IMPACT FY20. More Info
AIA|LA 2X8: CORE COMPETITION - SECOND PLACE NOVEMBER 2017
Presented by the Los Angeles AIA and showcased at the Bloc Gallery. More Info
2017 COMMENCEMENT EXHIBITION - JUROR’S PICK MAY 2017
Project in collaboration with Taylor Metcalf selected by outside panel of jurors
AIA COTE TOP TEN FOR STUDENTS DESIGN COMPETITION APRIL 2017
Presented by The American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
LEARNING COMES IN MANY FORMS
education
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
2015 — 2017 San Francisco, CA
Master of Architecture
Thesis: Haptic Space and Other Guilty Pleasures
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY - COLLEGE OF DESIGN
2011 — 2015 Lexington, KY
BA of Architecture - Graduated With Honors