Portfolio for John Murray Productions, Inc. Design and Production for Special Events, Industrial Theater, Museums and much more.

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2. “ Form
We facilitate a delicate dance between design and
production. It must be fluid and rhythmic, beautiful and
structural, and most importantly it must be reasonable and
feasible.”
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John Murray
: Function

3. Design
John Murray Productions, Inc. was established in 1989 to meet the
growing demand for experienced corporate event production.
JMP provides a design / build service to corporations, meeting
and event planners, design firms, audio/visual companies and
agencies who seek to improve sales, marketing and brand
awareness through special events and custom environments.
Our process begins with the development of innovative
approaches to the guests experience. We partner with
our clients to conceptualize the event and strategize
on methods of creating the appropriate environment
for the intended message.
The collaboration continues through to the
fabrication and installation of the project.
Our project managers provide guidance and
technical support through all phases of the
production.
CREATING ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS

4. Webby Awards
War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco

5. Design
Design and fabrication of a Buckminster Fuller inspired set design for the annual web designers awards. This set
involved simultaneous front and rear screen video projection, numerous scene changes and an appearance of the “big
hat” from Beach Blanket Babylon.
CREATING ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS

6. Kaiser Permanente, Professional Sound Productions
60th Anniversary Exhibit, Oakland, CA

7. Design
Conceptual design, fabrication, lighting and rigging design of a 10,000 sq. ft. exhibit showcasing 60 years of service and
paying special tribute to the more than 200 physicians of Kaiser Permanente.
CREATING ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS

8. Experiential
Special events create positive and uplifting experiences to
communicate new ideas, foster lasting relationships and build
fond memories. Our mission is to improve sales, marketing and
brand awareness through special event production.
Marketing
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9. Design
Pixar Animation Studios, Winslow & Associates.
Wall.E Wrap Party, Masonic Center, San Francisco, CA
Conceptual design and scenic fabrication of numerous environments for Pixar Animation Studios “wrap” party and
premier screening for the movie WALL.E
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10. CAD rendering; Tony Irik, John Murray Productions, Inc.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company AGM, Creative Technology.
Annual association meeting, San Jose, CA
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11. Design
Set Design & Installation, utilizing some of our stock rental elements, including our brushed stainless-steel set, circular
staging, 14‘ x 20’ screen surrounds, and one of our stock lecterns. This installation also incorporates over 1,000
linear feet of our 24’ tall theatrical drapery.
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13. Design
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CAD Rendering After
Movado Group, Inc.
JCK Jewelry Conference 2009, The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas
Design and fabrication of a satellite convention meeting space, including a reception and watch display environment.
JMP supplied all furnishings including backlit graphic panels, custom-built back lit coffee table, 4 custom white
laminated jewelry cases, 3500 sq/ft of white velour drapery and wall to wall black carpeting.
CREATING ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS

14. Events
The core of every special event is the interaction among the
guests. We create environments that allow people to creatively
engage one another through what they see, hear, touch, taste
and smell.
Entertain
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Lawrence Hall of Science, Copperleaf Productions
LHS Fundraiser, Berkeley CA Photo: Allen Ayres

16. Sponsors
Sponsors and underwriters are entitled to positive exposure in
exchange for their financial contribution to a project. It is our
responsibility to ensure that the sponsors brand and message
are presented in the most beneficial manner.
Message
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17. Sponsor Activation
Movado Watches
Macys Passport 2008, Fort Mason, San Francisco and Barker Hangar, L.A.
Keith Haring inspired exhibit, to compliment the events subway theme, showcasing rare
Movado “Art” watches. Set includes Movado wall clock, custom-painted flats, custom-
built watch vitrine using our GLO Wall Set and GLO Bar.
CREATING ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS

18. Sponsor Activation
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Calvin Klein MAN
Macy*s Passport 2007, San Francisco & Los Angeles
Design, Fabrication & Graphic reproduction, Interactive exhibit showcasing new Calvin
Klein MAN Fragrance. This lounge environment includes a martini bar, pool table with
custom black felt, plasma monitors and floor to ceiling graphics.
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19. Sponsor Activation
Shell Enertgy Pavilion
TED 2009, Long Beach Convention Center Los Angeles
We provided fabrication service to execute Thinc Design’s ambitious plan to encourage
dialogue among the attendees of the annual TED conference about the future of
energy. The tactile exhibit incorporated over 6,000 lbs. of anthracite coal into a
demonstrative image of our energy consumption.
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20. Flats • Floats • Fog Effects • Furniture •
Decks • Drops • Dance Floors • Dollies •
Bricks and Mortar
Dress Kits Displays • Dutchman •
Wagons • Risers Crates • Carts • Cases
Cycs • Sets • Surrounds • Sandbags •
Plinths • Pedestals • Podium •
Proscenium • Turntables • Tormentors •
Trips • Traps • Teasers • Travelers • Legs •
Lecterns • Lamps • Borders • Bases •
Battens • Columns • Coves • Curtains •
Jigs • Jogs Jacks • Runways • Ramps •

21. Fabrication
John Murray Productions, Inc. operates from a 14,000 sq. ft.
scenic design studio in the San Francisco Bay Area that has
been in continuous operation since 1928. The studio
features a full sewing room, carpentry shop, graphics
studio, welding facilities, as well as two of the largest
vertical paint frames in Northern California.
We employ traditional methods of stagecraft as well
as state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to help
our clients realize their creative vision. We work
in a wide variety of media including wood,
foam, acrylic, steel, and aluminum. As well as
a plethora of innovative fabrics and new
materials that our designers seek out to
accomplish the goals of our diverse
clientele.
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22. Graphics- Fabrication
Your Logo Here
Prudent use of graphics is the cornerstone of brand awareness.
We have the tools at our disposal to accurately deploy your
corporate identity. Wether it is dimensional logos for your
lecterns or giant building wraps at your convention.
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23. Scenic Painting
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24. Museum Exhibits- Fabrication
California Academy of Sciences, THINC Design
Rafflesia Exhibit- California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park San Francisco
Fabrication of a life size model of the worlds largest flower. This permanent exhibit
incorporates an aromatic device that simulates the real flowers stench of rotting flesh.
Museum guests are encouraged to touch and smell this exhibit.
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25. Prop- Fabrication
Big Apple Mirrorball for Armani NY
Macys Passport 2008, Fort Mason, San Francisco, Barker Hangar, L.A.
Fabrication of sequin covered “big apple” prop to support the Armani NY segment of the
annual Macy*s Passport fashion show.
CREATING ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS

26. Corporate Industurial- Fabrication
NVidia Product Launch
Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco CA
Scenic design for keynote presentation and launch of nVidia GeForce chip. Design and
fabrication of kiosks and work stations for interactive presentations.
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27. Museum Exhibits- Fabrication
California Academy of Sciences, THINC Design
Dive Stations- California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park San Francisco
Four highly interactive Dive Stations designed by Thinc and built by John Murray Productions and BBI
Engineering encourage guests to place aquatic specimen on interactive hot spots which trigger lighting
and video effects that play on multiple displays.
CREATING ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS

28. Rent vs. Buy
We maintain a large inventory of rental equipment for event
production. We stock all the basic building blocks for events such
as staging, flooring, lecterns, furniture, and power distribution as
well as unique scenic elements and specialized equipment to
satisfy the varied requirements of our special event market.
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29. Scenic Rentals
Lecterns
Computer kiosks
Specialty Bars
Staging
Flooring & carpeting
Flat Wall
Furniture
Screen Surrounds
Moderators Tables
CREATING ENTERTAINING ENVIRONMENTS

30. Drapeline
Our drapery department stocks high quality theatrical velour and
related soft goods such as shears, scrims, cycs and projection
fabrics. We supply traveler tracks and kabuki systems as well as
specialty drapery hardware for complex installations. Our sewing
department is equipped to handle any special request, including
last minute alterations and flame retardant application.
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31. Drapeline
Tunnel with steel mesh
drape cover
Accents: Tiebacks with
beaded curtain
Custom valance and tabs
Beaded drapery
Shear metallic drapery
Velour drapery
Spandex projection
surface
Entrance treatment of
drapery, beaded curtain
Tunnel with white fabric
cover
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33. Gallery
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34. Gallery
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35. Gallery
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37. Gallery
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39. Gallery
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40. Gallery
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41. Contact:
1196 32nd St,
Oakland, CA 94608
TEL: 510-594-2080
FAX: 510-594-2081
EMAIL: info@johnmurray.com
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Even after your event has ended our work continues.
We do more than print on recycled paper, we strive to
recycle, reuse and redesign wherever we can to lessen
our footprint on the environment.