Zephyr Design Group
About Us
Disney GC-3 Library Interior Rendering
Tokyo Disney Seas
Sebastion's Calypso Kitchen
Ariels Gift Shop Tokyo Disney Seas
Little Rascals Club House, Universal Hollywood, CA.
Lego Store Interactive Display Kiosk
Lego Store design
Zephyr Design Group is a creative alliance of design professionals with over 15 years of experience in retail, museum, themed entertainment, and restaurant design. We are committed to providing expertise in a variety of disciplines, including, concept development, 3d modeling, architectural capabilities, material selection, brand identity, project management, fabrication, and on site installation. We will see your project through to completion and make sure that your needs are met.
Principal Barbara Nelson
Meet the team:
Principal Barbara NelsonWith 20+ years of design experience in everything from retail to interactive
experiences for museums , she has a proven track record of success. Barbara has worked for several leading design and entertainment firms in the country including, Walt Disney Imagineering, Fitch , Design Forum, Busch Entertainment, Columbus Museum of Science (COSI), Aviation Trail Museum, Dayton, Ohio, DKY Architects, and Knedak Bo Bo Group.
She has contributed her energy and talents to many projects with traditional capabilities as a leading illustrator, computer modeler, and skilled designer. A graduate of the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Ca., her capabilities include: Themed Environments, Retail, Hospitality, Museums, Publishing, Educational and Events Design. Some of her clients include: The National Heritage Trail Museum, Dayton, Ohio, Busch Entertainment, Walt Disney Imagineering, Mercedes Benz, Best Buy, Things Remembered Stores, and Fairyland Park, Tokyo , for Sanrio Toys, just to name a few. Barbara is an active member of the Themed Entertainment Association, and Retail Industry Professionals Worldwide. She also donates her time to a nonprofit organization, Fueled By the Fallen memorial race cars, to assist veteran's and their families with scholarship programs and funding.
Marketing/Business Development
Mark C Nelson
Mark has 20+ years experience working as an executive for leading advertising agencies, marketing organizations and national clients. He is also an award-winning copywriter. Previous clients have included the Walt Disney Company, Holiday Inn, Bank of America, Microsoft and many others.
Design Director VJ Rodriguez
With 15 + years of experience from theme park design to retail, V.J. is a wonderful addition to the design group. Also a graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Ca., he earned his bachelors degree in Industrial Design and began his career at Walt Disney imagineering working on several projects for the Tokyo Disney Seas Theme Park in Japan. After leaving Imagineering, he worked fro Lego Brand Retail as a retail designer for the parks. Other experience includes Retail Design Manager for Guess Inc., and Westfield inc. V.J is not only a great designer but is constantly inquisitive and interested in the new and unusual. Recently V.J. designed and completed the " Sketchers" flagship store in downtown San Francisco Ca. He is one of the best designers in the business and a pleasure to work with.
Architect David Streshinsky
Principal at DKY Architecture. As a part of the team, David offers full service architectural and design engineering capabilities . He is ADA compliant and offers space planning, engineering, fabrication, and construction support. Some of David's client list includes, The Los Angeles Museum of Science and Industry, Walt Disney imagineering, County of Orange, Ayzar Development, and Majestic Land Development.
Educational Specialist
Dr. Victoria Saxon PHD. is a specialist
in educational psychology with an emphasis in child development. Vickie is currently Senior Editor for Walt Disney Global Design book Group Worldwide, and is also an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University. Vickie is also the recipient of Disney's Outstanding Editorial Development Award for the Disney " Fairies" program 2003. She has consulted on educational and museum development for children ages K-12.
