I am a 3D Exhibition and Industrial Design professional with a passion for turning complex ideas into immersive spaces. I started my career at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and have since collaborated with top firms in New York City, guiding projects from concept through visualization, to detailed construction documentation. I have delivered large-scale museum and science center exhibitions for clients including the Smithsonian, Griffith Observatory, and California Science Center, and I enjoy mentoring teams while pushing the boundaries of display design to educate and inspire visitors.

Masahiro Ogyu

I am a 3D Exhibition and Industrial Design professional with a passion for turning complex ideas into immersive spaces. I started my career at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and have since collaborated with top firms in New York City, guiding projects from concept through visualization, to detailed construction documentation. I have delivered large-scale museum and science center exhibitions for clients including the Smithsonian, Griffith Observatory, and California Science Center, and I enjoy mentoring teams while pushing the boundaries of display design to educate and inspire visitors.

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I am a 3D Exhibition and Industrial Design professional with a passion for turning complex ideas into immersive spaces. I started my career at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and have since collaborated with top firms in New York City, guiding projects from concept through visualization, to detailed construction documentation.

I have delivered large-scale museum and science center exhibitions for clients including the Smithsonian, Griffith Observatory, and California Science Center, and I enjoy mentoring teams while pushing the boundaries of display design to educate and inspire visitors.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior 3D Exhibition Designer at Evidence Design
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2024
Led design and visualization for major museum exhibitions and expansions, including the 7,000 sq ft Future Energy Chicago Simulation for the Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago); contributed to the 170,000 sq ft Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center expansion and additional exhibits such as Life! Beginnings and Dogs! A Science Tail.
Freelance 3D Exhibition Designer at Ralph Appelbaum Associates
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Created 3D exhibition concepts and fabrication details for high-profile international museums, including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (Winnipeg) — 47,000 sq ft exhibit exploring human rights in depth.
Senior 3D Exhibition Designer at C&G Partners
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009
Completed renovation and expansion projects such as the U.S. Diplomacy Center (34,000 sq ft); contributed to major library and museum refreshes including the Star Spangled Banner renovation and the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center; supported Griffith Observatory renovation and expansion.

Education

Master of Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Master of Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026
Master of Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI
January 11, 2030 - April 13, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction