Eli Schwemler

I am a wayfinding and signage designer Cloud Gehshan in Philadelphia. My inspiration comes from the fact that birds in urban environments have adapted to use public transportation, and that they have an extremely keen sense of direction.

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TBWA \ RAAD - Dubai
Designer Intern, 2022

  • Branded 5G concepts for the Du telecom account.

  • Created graphic design for KFC Middle East involvement in World Cup.

  • Used design-thinking to produce and pitch new proactive campaigns for current accounts.

Los Angeles Review of Books
Anniversary Graphic Design Volunteer, 2021

  • Communicated remotely and pitched graphic and art concepts.

  • Crafted typography, art direction, and coherent color schemes.

  • Finalized weekly ad suites to call for donations and celebrate 10 years.

Vertical Media
Marketing Internship, 2020

  • Produced web and newsletter graphics for tourism accounts.

  • Attained knowledge with SEO marketing, web analytics, and keyword bidding.

  • Assisted in the translation of Italian social media copy into English.

What Would I Change? Program
SU Teacher’s Assistant - Branding and Web Design, 2020

  • Branded a nonprofit organization to incentivize a relationship between problem-solving and design.

  • Created educational materials, gave lectures

  • Designed website UI and sitemap for further development.

Threadwell Embroidery & Chestnut Hill
Event Promotion and Web Graphic Designer, 2019 - 2020

  • Consulted with a team of small businesses to brand local events

  • Earned press and news coverage with event “Keep It On the Hill”

  • Provided visibility for small businesses during pandemic lockdown

 

Trudeau Village Development
Cartography and Branding, 2021

  • Constructed an interactive map / historical outline for investment, UI & UX.

  • Analyzed and compiled motifs in the development’s architecture.

  • Built an original numerology font to present the village’s address numbers.

  • Pitched logo and branding directions.

Syracuse University Maker Space
Project Supervisor and Social Media, 2019 - 2022

  • Provided instruction for graphics software, 3D modelling and fabrication processes.

  • Managed resources and attention to each project.

  • Supervised and trained employees.

  • Assisted students and faculty with 3D printing, laser cutting, and garment embroidery.

  • Gave tours, created signage, and published communications to advertise our services.

Ogilvy’s Social.Lab – Bus Stop Design Project
SU Communications Designer and Presenter, 2020

  • Tasked to design safer, tidier, and more inclusive bus stops in Florence, Italy.

  • Conducted primary research, observed consumer patterns and local customs.

  • Proposed a bird-based wayfinding system for bus routes & bus stops.

United Nations World Expo 2020
SU Communications Designer and Presenter, 2019

  • Researched world cultures to display commonalities in an interactive exhibit format

  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of communications designers, interior designers, and museums studies scholars

  • Pitched and presented idea to Expo 2020 development committee

Central New York International Business Alliance
Event Promotion and Web Graphic Designer, 2018

  • Provided with expertise on international marketing.

  • Designed various forms of advertisement for ExportNY.

  • Conducted an audit of the website and proposed communication layout.