Gary M. Radin is an American designer,

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and

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. Radin heads up the creative studio GMRdesign, is co-editor of the book "What If It's Not Alzheimer's? - A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia" and co-founder of a not-for-profit. He currently resides in the

Philadelphia Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Sinc ...

area and works nationally.

Early life and education

Born in

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, Radin began his interest in art and design development in theater and architectural model making at a very young age. He participated in the

Yale School of Architecture The Yale School of Architecture (YSOA) is one of the constituent professional schools of Yale University, and is generally considered to be one of the best architecture schools in the United States. The School awards the degrees of Master of Arc ...

with Cesar Pelli public awareness program at the age of 13. Radin brought his passion for theater and an eye for space and form to

University of Massachusetts Amherst The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst, UMass) is a public research university in Amherst, Massachusetts and the sole public land-grant university in Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Founded in 1863 as an agricultural college, it ...

, where he received a BFA in

Interior Design Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordina ...

. His studies were extensive in interior architecture,

theater Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actor, actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The p ...

and

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. These formative influences continue to shape the world he designs.

Career

Radin has long been fascinated with immersive environments and his work includes the genres of

production design In film and television, the production designer is the individual responsible for the overall aesthetic of the story. The production design gives the viewers a sense of the time period, the plot location, and character actions and feelings. Wor ...

scenic design Scenic design (also known as scenography, stage design, or set design) is the creation of theatrical, as well as film or television scenery. Scenic designers come from a variety of artistic backgrounds, but in recent years, are mostly trained ...

exhibition design Exhibit design (or exhibition design) is the process of developing an exhibit—from a concept through to a physical, three-dimensional exhibition. It is a continually evolving field, drawing on innovative, creative, and practical solutions to t ...

and

graphic design Graphic design is a profession, academic discipline and applied art whose activity consists in projecting visual communications intended to transmit specific messages to social groups, with specific objectives. Graphic design is an interdiscipli ...

. A multi-discipline and mixed media approach to design is the basis of professional projects for

television Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication medium for transmitting moving images and sound. The term can refer to a television set, or the medium of television transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertisin ...

, live events,

exhibits An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within a cultural or educational setting such as a museum, art gallery, park, library, exhibition ...

interior design Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordina ...

and specialty environments. He has been integral in the management and successful growth of three creative service companies. His work has been published in print and online media including Event Design,

Architectural Digest ''Architectural Digest'' is an American monthly magazine founded in 1920. Its principal subjects are interior design and landscaping, rather than pure external architecture. The magazine is published by Condé Nast, which also publishes internati ...

, Special Events and Broadcast Engineering magazines and awarded by IFEA- International Festival and Events Association and BizBash Media. He is committed to transforming space that positively impacts people and how they experience the world.

Philanthropy

Radin co-founded the non-profi
Neil L Radin Caregiver’s Relief Foundation
in 1998 honoring his deceased father, Neil Radin. The original mission was to provide financial grants to Caregivers in need of assistance for their loved ones suffering from neurodegenerative dementias with conditions not recognized by health insurance benefits or not eligible for aid based on age or financial need. Beginning in 2003 the organization provided seed funding t
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)
CRF provides ongoing support to this non-profit organization with a national mission to promote research and provide resources for non-Alzheimer's disorders. Radin also supports the mission of the Alzheimer's Association and has provided ongoing support for programs, services and events since 1999. Additionally, for more than 20 years he has facilitated a support group for adult children caregivers of sufferers of regressive brain diseases.

Notable design projects

Philadelphia Flower Show The Philadelphia Flower Show is an annual event produced by The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and traditionally held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in early March. It is the oldest and largest indoo ...

2008–2023 entrance gardens and master planning for the largest indoor flower show in the world established in 1829. Numerous designs have received industry awards. *

Great American Country Great American Family is an American cable television network. Owned by Great American Media, it broadcasts family-oriented general entertainment programming, including television series and made-for-TV movies. It was originally established in ...

GAC Television studios-Music Row, Nashville * Jewelry Television Broadcast television studios

Books

''What If It's Not Alzheimer's? - A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia'', co-authored with Lisa Radin published by Prometheus Books, 2003; revised 2008; 3rd edition 2014, 4th edition 2022. Although the public most often associates dementia with

Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegeneration, neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and progressively worsens. It is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia. The most common early symptom is difficulty in short-term me ...

, the medical profession now distinguishes various types of “other” dementias. What If It's Not Alzheimer's? is the first and only comprehensive guide dealing with

frontotemporal lobar degeneration Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) is a pathological process that occurs in frontotemporal dementia. It is characterized by atrophy in the frontal lobe and temporal lobe of the brain, with sparing of the parietal and occipital lobes. Common ...

(FTLD), the most common dementia afflicting persons under the age of 60. This book offers daily-care ideas for caregivers to implement, reveals new discoveries of how genes and proteins are linked to the causes of dementia, explains the changes in terminology that have developed over the past several years, explores non pharmacological approaches to managing care, and provides more guidance and resources to aid caregivers along this challenging journey. All contributors to this volume either are specialists in their fields or have exceptional hands-on experience with FTD sufferers.

Affiliations

Gary Radin has been a member of numerous professional organizations including: * American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
Meeting Professionals International
(MPI)
International Live Events Association
(ILEA) (formerly ISES) *International Television Association (ITVA)

References

External links

GMRdesign official websiteThe Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration AFTD websiteAlzheimer's Association websitePHS Philadelphia Flower Show

Media coverage and awards

* BIZBASH MEDIA 2022: 15 Over 50 Event Leaders

BIZBASH MEDIA 2021: 500 Most Influential Event Professionals

BIZBASH MEDIA 2020: 500 Must-Know Event Pro

BIZBASH MEDIA 2019: Top 1000 People In Event

* BIZBASH MEDIA 2018: Top 500 People In Event

BizBash Media 2020 Best Event of the Decade
Best Staging and Set Design 2016 “Explore America - Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service” PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
BizBash Media 2020 Best Event of the Decade
Best Environment Design 2012 “HAWAII: Islands of Aloha” PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
BizBash Media 2020 National Event Style Awards
Finalist: Best Event Decor - Budget Over $250,000 (PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Entrance Garden "Flower Power")
BizBash Media 2017 National Event Style Awards
Winner: Best Staging and Set Design (PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Entrance Garden "HOLLAND Flowering the World")
BizBash Media 2015 National Event Style Awards
Winner: Best Event Decor - Budget Over $250,000 (PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Entrance Garden "Celebrate the Movies") *

International Festivals and Events Association The International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) is a not-for-profit association for producers, suppliers and managers of festivals and events, which range from small county and municipal events to large-scale parades that can have atten ...

IFEA Gold Pinnacle Award: Best Decor - Budget Over $1.5 Million (2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Entrance Garden) {{DEFAULTSORT:Radin, Gary Living people American scenic designers Artists from Philadelphia Artists from New Haven, Connecticut University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni Year of birth missing (living people)