George McGinnis
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PROFILE |
Experienced, creative, Industrial Designer with over twenty years in concept development, designing show attractions and ride vehicles for theme parks. Skilled at creating conceptual plans and perspectives and study models, also 3D modeling using computers (SGI/Alias and Power PC/Alias Sketch!) Skilled in the execution of final concepts through production design. Strong experience managing design and redesign of projects to restore concept integrity and meet cost restrictions and delivery schedules. |
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY |
WALT DISNEY
IMAGINEERING Concept Designer
1989 – 1995 Developed aesthetic and
practical concepts for the team. Presented work in plans, perspectives and
renderings. Directed the design and building of maquettes. Utilized computer
based three-dimensional modeling techniques for final presentation. § Corrected theming and ergonomics
of Indiana Jones ride vehicle late in design phase, providing a variety of
choices for "look" consistent with ride theme. § Designed a Jules Verne period
ride vehicle for Space Mountain, Disneyland Paris, providing riveted iron
plate projectile representation consistent with Civil War period technology. § Developed initial storyboard for
Delta Dreamflight show at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, providing show
concepts such as giant "pop-up book" ride finale, maximizing
sponsor’s travel theme. § Designed eight safe, charming,
producible concept vehicles for rides in yet-to-be announced park. Project Designer
1981-1989 Manager responsible for
design time estimates and design direction to project team from concept
through production design. Worked with writers, project manager, engineering
and vendors to achieve public pleasing design. § Challenged to reduce overall
costs by $10 Million for Horizons Pavilion, EPCOT Center. Scaled back track
and building size by 35%, achieving major cost reduction while maintaining
scheduled opening date. § Developed magical special effects
show around computer center at EPCOT Center Communicore – The Astuter
Computer Review. § Designed new larger MK6 monorails
for Walt Disney World working with Bombardier of Canada, giving luxurious
look to interior by selecting colors, materials, and creating soft friendly
forms. § Reestablished Disney design
concept for German monorail manufacturer in Germany (MBB), redesigning entire
train surface resulting in aesthetically pleasing replacement monorail for
Disneyland. Industrial Design
Manager 1979-1984 Interview, hired and
trained team of new designers to handle numerous design projects throughout
EPCOT Center. § Developed earliest concepts for
Horizons Pavilion including multiple screen Omnimax Theater layout and ride
vehicle concept, providing multiple choice ending for show. § Directed concepts for show
elements of Universe of Energy Pavilion, Spaceship Earth and World of Motion,
all with the look of the future. § Provided a hands-on interactive
experience in EPCOT Communicore using a voice-activated robot for Astuter
Computer Review preshow. Industrial Designer
1966-1978 Developed concept design
for Space Mountain/Walt Disney World including show spaces, queue load/unload
and show elements into 200 foot diameter building. § Prepared conceptual layout for
Space Mountain/Walt Disney World including show spaces, queue and lifts,
providing detailed show elements of House of the Future for RCA. § Adapted the film version of
20,000 leagues Under the Sea submarine to attraction at Walt Disney World,
achieving authentic look in a scaled down version. § Developed new Peoplemover design
for Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom, providing greater safety on the
load/unload moving platform. § Designed four robot characters for major science fiction film "The Black Hole", providing memorable figures for target audience. Received screen credit. |
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EDUCATION |
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena CaliforniaBachelor of Science in Industrial Design with Honors,Thiel College, Greenville, Pennsylvania Pre-Engineering |
PROJECT LIST
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Indiana Jones Ride Vehicle Disneyland |
Horizons Pavilion Concepts/EPCOT Center |
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Space Mountain/Disneyland Paris Ride Vehicle |
Communicore Concepts/EPCOT Center |
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Delta Dreamflite Show Concept Storyboard/WDW |
Universe of Energy Pavilion Concepts |
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8 Vehicles for yet-to-be announced parks |
Spaceship Earth Concepts |
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"Honey I Shrunk the Kids" Play Area, Net Climbers/Disney MGM Studio Tour |
World of Motion Pavilion Concepts |
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World Showcase Concepts |
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Project Designs 1981 – 1989 |
Industrial Design 1966 – 1978 |
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Horizon’s Pavilion/EPCOT Center |
Space Mountain/WDW |
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Astuter Computer Review/EPCOT Center |
Space Mountain/Disneyland |
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MK6 Monorail/WDW Mfg: Bombardier, Canada |
Big Thunder Mountain Locomotive and Cars |
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<L5 Monorail/Disneyland Mfg: MBB, Germany |
Peoplemover Vehicle/WDW |
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Space Mountain Post Show/WDW |
Snow White Ride Vehicle/Disneyland |
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Disney/MGM Studio Tour Tram/WDW |
Rocket Jets/Disneyland |
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"The Black Hole" Science Fiction Film, Robots Design |