EXIT - Key Persons
Biography
As Founder and President of Exit Design, Alan provides innovative leadership to help organizations define their vision and craft strategies for growth. Brand strategy and experience design in the built environment have been the keystones of Alan's research and passion in the areas of education, healthcare, arts, science and technology, retail, development, tourism, and public space. Alan is also the Co-Founder of J2 Design (sister studio of Exit), focused on brand strategy, print and web design, and communications.
Alan is a natural convener who brings people with different viewpoints and agendas together to find common ground and move their organizations forward. He leads Exit Design's strategy process, gathering stakeholder input to identify our clients' core objectives, challenges, and areas for opportunity; that vital information drives the creativity our design team to formulate transformative solutions. As creative director, Alan is driven by the impact design can have on the on our quality of life, organizational growth, and the influence of design on attraction and affinity.
Alan plays leadership roles in a variety of communities as an active board member of The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and The Center for Architecture and Design. He is the Board Chair of the Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia as well as the internationally recognized Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia. Alan is a recipient of the Philadelphia Creative Economy Award and the Professional Excellence Award. He is a frequent speaker on experience design and brand strategy at conferences and universities.
Biography
Amy leads the Exit Design team and all aspects of our creative process from start to finish. An incisive and award-winning designer, she develops innovative solutions that impact the visitor experience in tangible, meaningful ways.
With two decades in the industry serving a diverse client base, Amy has managed multi-disciplinary teams to create large scale, high-profile projects. She is known for delivering exceptional results on schedule and within budget while establishing and nurturing lasting customer relationships.
Before joining Exit Design, Amy held leadership positions at UJMN Architects (now Strada), Hillier Architecture, and a+b Studios. She is actively engaged in the education of future designers, serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at Drexel University, where she received her BS in Graphic Design. She has also taught at Philadelphia University and the University of the Arts and has mentored countless students across design disciplines.
Job Titles:
- Partner, Director of Client Engagement
Biography
Kelly is a seasoned experience designer who develops transformative solutions for the built environment. She leads the research and strategy portion of our process, engaging with our clients to understand their needs, discover opportunities for innovation, and ultimately create a better visitor experience.
A highly organized and focused individual, Kelly also manages our business development and marketing efforts, creating strategies to expand Exit Design's client roster and build meaningful connections.
Kelly began her career at Exit Design and worked at Hillier Architecture before re-joining the Exit team in 2009. She has been an Adjunct Instructor in the Graphic Design department at Drexel University and received her BFA in Communication Design from Syracuse University.