Graphic Design
Samantha Tableriou
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Project List
2024
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Educational Exhibits, Bolingbrook, IL
The Dig Exhibition, Frost Museum of Science, Miami, FL
Escape University, Escape Room, Royal Caribbean Cruises|
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, Interactive Art Experience, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
2023
Musco Lighting, Corporate Learning Center, Conceptual Design, Oskaloosa, IA
ComEd, Corporate Learning Center, Conceptual Design, Chicago, IL
Glass Barn Education Center, Phase III Exhibits, Indianapolis, IN
2022
National Geographic Beyond King Tut: the Immersive Experience, National Geographic Museum, Washington DC; SoWa Power Station, Boston MA; and various additional locations
Glass Barn Education Center, Soy Market Exhibition Graphic Design, Indianapolis IN
Educator Guide, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, St. Louis MO
Family Guide, National Museum of African American Music, Nashville TN
2021
Crayola IDEAworks®: the Creativity Exhibition, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Glass Barn Education Center, Exhibition Graphic Design, Indianapolis, IN
All Persons Trail signage at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon, IL
2020
Rock Springs Nature Center Exhibits, Decatur, IL
Grand Prairie Friends Wayside Graphics, Loda, IL
2019
USS Iowa Exhibition, Grout Museum of History and Science, Waterloo, IA
Outdoor Exhibits, Fossil & Prairie Center, Rockford, IA
Visitor Center Exhibits, Lime Creek Nature Center, Mason City, IA
Visitor Center Exhibits, Fort Bend Museum, Richmond, TX
Victoria the T.Rex: An Immersive Exhibition, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, AZ
2018
Mastodon Island Exhibition, Phillips Park, Aurora, IL
Shave Your Alpaca (Promotional Exhibition), Taylor Studios, Rantoul, IL
Visitor Center Exhibits, Beaver Lake Nature Center, Baldwinsville, NY
2017
History of Tippecanoe County, Community Center and Museum, Lafayette, IN
Visitor Center Exhibits, Hendricks County Environmental Education Center, Danville, IN
2016
Lost Valley Visitor Center Donor Wall, McHenry County Conservation, Richmond, IL
Master Wayfinding Plan, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Trapper Creek, AK
History Wall, Clark-Lindsey Retirement Village, Urbana, IL
2015
Visitor Center Exhibits, Cerrillos Hills State Park, Cerrillos, NM
Recognition Display, Carle Foundation Hospital Hoopeston, Mattoon, IL
History Wall, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL
2014
Meadowbrook Park Wayside Panels, Urbana Park District, Urbana, IL
Wayside Graphics, Thimble Islands, Branford, CT
Exhibit Concepts, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque, IA
2013
Lost Valley Visitor Center, McHenry County Conservation, Richmond, IL
Brochure, Dubuque Railroad Museum, Dubuque, IA
2012
Rancho del Oso Nature & History Center Exhibits, CA Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Davenport, CA
Jacksonport State Park, Arkansas State Parks, Newport, AR
2011
Hindman Hall, Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, Prairie Grove, AR
Fort Totten Interpretive Exhibits, North Dakota Historical Society, Fort Totten, ND
Preserving the Past, Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, Rockport, TX
2010
Great Swamp Exhibit, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Basking Ridge, NJ
Orientation Graphics, Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Oyster Bay, NY
Mt. Pisgah Park Signage, Ottawa County Parks, Park Township, MI
History Wall, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, MI
Jacobsen Interpretive Center, Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, NV
Interpretive Plan, Sinnemahoning State Park, Austin, PA
Interpretive Graphics, Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Rock Hall, MD
Fort Totten Interpretive Plan, North Dakota Historical Society, Fort Totten, ND
2009
Chihuahuan Desert Experience, Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, Carlsbad, NM
Living on the Edge, Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Point, MS
Shared Spaces & New Found Places, Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa, OK
Visitor Center Exhibits, Polk County Nature Discovery Center, Bartow, FL
Judicial Learning Center, Thomas F. Eagleton US Courthouse, St. Louis, MO
Bald Eagle & Raptor Exhibit, Maymont Nature Center, Richmond, VA
Dinosaur Trackway, Clayton Lake State Park, Santa Fe, NM
Trailhead Signs, Bottomless Lakes State Park, Roswell, NM
Wayside Graphic, Crater of Diamonds State Park, Murfreesboro, AK
2008
Discover the Pine Bush, Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, Albany, NY
Eco Media Mobile Tour, EcoZone, New York, NY
Visitor Center Exhibits, Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis, IL
History of Exhibit, Marquette County History Museum, Marquette, MI
Outdoor Interpretive Graphics, Fossil & Prairie Center, Rockford, IA
Woolly Mammoth Exhibit, Remmington Nature Center, St. Joseph, MO
2007
Captive Flow: The Endless Journey of Water, WATER Center, Wichita, KS
Animals of Asia, Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington, IL
Health & Hygiene, Paper Discovery Center, Appleton, WI
Creating a County, Ford County Historical Society, Paxton, IL
Lobby Helix, Institute of Genomic Biology, Champaign, IL
Vietnam Memorial Interpretive Plan, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Las Cruces, NM
Wayside Graphics, Dewees Island Property Owners Association, Dewees Island, SC
Welcome Exhibit, Brantley Lake State Park, Carlsbad, NM
Interpretive Plan, Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, Carlsbad, NM
2006
Prairie Dog & Wallaby Exhibit, Columbian Park Zoo, LaFayette, IN
Four Forces of Flight, Challenger Learning Center, Woodstock, IL
Streator Free Canteen, City of Streator, Streator, IL
Where Rivers Meet the Sea, Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve, Dover, DE
Mansion History, Governor Oglesby Mansion, Decatur, IL
Gala Exhibits, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL
Wayside graphics, Redbud Valley Nature Preserve, Tulsa, OK
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Education
Master of Fine Arts, 2020. Indiana State University. Graphic Design.
Master of Arts, 2006. Eastern Illinois University. Drawing.
Bachelor of Arts, 2005. Eastern Illinois University. Graphic Design.
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Professional Experience
Professionally, Samantha worked for Taylor Studios, Inc, which is where she began her design career. Throughout her tenure there, she held the roles of Graphic Designer, Design Manager, and Marketing Manager.
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Academic Appointments
Samantha is currently an Associate Professor of Art in the Art + Design Department at Eastern Illinois University.
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Courses Taught
Introduction to Graphic Design
Graphic Abstractions
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Graphic Design III
Graphic Design IV
Typography I
Typography II
Typography III
Typography IV
Methods in Digital Media
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Awards & Publications
2024: American Graphic Design Award: Philip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science; The Dig Exhibition
2022: American Graphic Design Award: National Geographic Beyond King Tut: the Immersive Experience
2022: American Graphic Design Award: Family Guide, National Museum of African American Music
2021: American Graphic Design Award: Crayola IDEAworks®: the Creativity Exhibition
2020: American Graphic Design Award: Victoria the T. Rex Exhibition Graphic Design
2019: American Graphic Design Award: 2018 CU Jazz Fest Poster
2019: Exceptional Facility Design Award for Central New York’s Recreation and Park Society for Interpretive Exhibits – Beaver Lake Nature Center (via Taylor Studios)
2019: National Association for Interpretation Media Award - Jacksonport State Park Interior Exhibits (via Taylor Studios)
2018: American Graphic Design Award for CU Jazz Fest poster
Self-published, continuous: Taylor Studios blog, numerous articles over several years
2017: Student Impact Grant for Faculty Mentors, Eastern Illinois University
2017: Communication Arts Typography Annual Shortlist, September 2017
2017: “How do you find that special image and negotiate the rights?” Communication Arts, August 2017; contributor
2017: “Exhibit A” Sign Builder Illustrated, August 2017; contributor
2014: National Association for Interpretation Digital Media Award - Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge -Watershed Spin-browser Interactive (via Taylor Studios)
2013: Patriot Award
2012: American Graphic Design Award for wedding invitation design
2012: National Association for Interpretation Media Award - Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park Interior Exhibits & Fort Totten Interpretive Center Interior Exhibits (via Taylor Studios)
2010: National Association for Interpretation Media Award - Living Desert Zoo & Gardens bilingual interpretive signage (via Taylor Studios) & American Graphic Design award for “MOST” invitation design
2009: Publications in Event Design Magazine and SEGD for projects completed at Taylor Studios
2007: ADDY Award, Central Illinois Advertising Club
2007: On Our Way Exhibition, University of Illinois Union Gallery, Champaign, IL
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