Paddy is a storyteller.
A traveller and an adventurer, a designer and an engineer, a dreamer and a builder.
As an award-winning Creative and Operations Executive and professionally designated Chartered Industrial Designer, Paddy understands what’s required to execute imaginative and complex creative projects at the highest level. He has an unwavering passion for themed entertainment, visitor attractions, and brand experiences. Over the past two decades, he has cultivated a reputation as a nurturing mentor, creative problem solver, and sought-after thought leader. His ability to glide between imagination and reality has been instrumental to his success.
Paddy has extensive experience in project development, including creative and technical design, estimating, budget and schedule development, project management, custom fabrication, and prop and scenic work. He understands what's required to ensure every project stays on vision, budget, and schedule.
With a strong emphasis on custom solutions, collaboration, and guest satisfaction, Paddy is a consummate professional focused on quality and detail, driven by unusual and unique projects others can't take on.
AWARD-WINNING
In this business, projects are not created by one person; multiple stakeholders and teams of very talented, skilled, and passionate people work together to deliver extraordinary results. Projects are always rewarding, but sometimes they’re truly special and gain peer recognition.
Paddy is honoured to have played a significant role in achieving these awards:
2020 ICSC GLOBAL AWARDS, VISUAL VICTORIES, Gold Award, Most Inspirational Pop-up or Temporary Store Window Display
July 2020, International Council of Shopping Centres
Sodastream
Pop-up Store, Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga
2020 ICSC GLOBAL AWARDS, VISUAL VICTORIES, Gold Award, Most Creative Pop-up Store Design
July 2020, International Council of Shopping Centres
Sodastream
Pop-up Store, Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga
2019 MUSE DESIGN AWARD, Platinum Winner, Interior Design
June 2019, Muse Design Awards
Coty Fume Scent Lounge
Hudson’s Bay, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto
2019 HD EXPO AWARDS, Best Booth: Clarity of Concept
January 2019, Hospitality Design Expo
VISO Inc.
HD Expo Trade Show, Las Vegas
2018 SIGN MEDIA NATIONAL SIGN COMPETITION, DIGITAL SIGNAGE, First Place
July 2018, Sign Media Canada
Coty Fume Scent Lounge
Hudson’s Bay, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto
2018 DSE APEX AWARDS, Gold Retail
March 2018, Digital Signage Expo
Coty Fume Scent Lounge
Hudson’s Bay, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto
2018 OAA DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
March 2018, Ontario Association of Architects
'Limelight' Public Art Sculpture/Bandshell
Lee Lifeson Art Park, Toronto
2018 SHOP! DESIGN AWARDS, Gold Award: Branded Shop Within a Store
March 2018, Shop! Association
Coty Fume Scent Lounge
Hudson’s Bay, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto
2018 SHOP! DESIGN AWARDS, Store Fixture of the Year
March 2018, Shop! Association
Coty Fume Scent Lounge
Hudson’s Bay, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto
2018 SHOP! DESIGN AWARDS, Use of Technology Award: Non-spray Scent Technology
March 2018, Shop! Association
Coty Fume Scent Lounge
Hudson’s Bay, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto
2017 SHOP! DESIGN AWARDS, Wall Treatment Award - Architectural Wall Treatments
March 2017, Shop! Association
Holt Renfrew
Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga
2010 Gemini Awards, Winner: Best Animated TV Series
November 2010, Gemini Awards
'Glenn Martin DDS'
2009 Gemini Awards, Winner: Best Animated Programme or Series
November 2009, Gemini Awards
'Life’s A Zoo'
2009 ANNECY ANIMATION FESTIVAL, Winner: TV Series
Jun 2009, Annecy Animation Festival
'Nerdland'
2009 PULCINELLA AWARDS, Best Pilot
April 2009, Rai Com, Cartoons on the Bay Animation Festival
'Nerdland'