Director of Design and Creative Services, Museum of Science and Industry
Having served the Museum of Science and Industry for 30 years, Angela's work encompasses planning, design and production solutions to ensure creative elements meet or exceed the museum’s creative and design standards. To this end, Angela also leads and collaborates with a staff of designers and external partners who support the design, production and installation of the museum’s permanent, temporary and traveling exhibits and visual communication needs. Spanning a broad spectrum, Angela’s work includes an award-winning visual design for the numbers in nature exhibit; and the annual black creativity program of African American contributions. A fine artist of works in mixed media, Angela exhibits in Chicago-area juried art shows and galleries. Angela Williams is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and a graduate of the school of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in visual communications.
Navigating Design Leadership with Courage and Passion
Drawing from her vast experience as a designer, Angela will discuss her role working collaboratively across the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago as a creative leader. Attendees will gain insight into the unique opportunities and challenges of developing exhibitions from concept through execution to create inspiring, accessible and engaging stories and experiences.
As Director of Design and Creative Services, Angela will also talk about her approach to supporting and leading an internal creative team while meeting the Museum’s visual communication needs for the best guest experience.
Augmenting her professional practice, Angela’s commitment and engagement extends into the creative community. She is currently a board member of the Evanston Arts Council and co-chair of the Arts in Equity sub-committee. Serving as a founding member of Project Osmosis, a Chicago-based non-profit educational and mentoring initiative established to further design education for underserved minority youth, Williams continues to inspire the next generation of designers of color.
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