Gary Radin
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Gary Radin is an American
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 designer
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 and author
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. Radin heads up the creative studio GMR Design, 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 greater Philadelphia.

Early life and education

Born in New Haven, Connecticut
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. Radin began his design development in theater and architectural model making at a very young age. He participated in the Yale School of Architecture 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
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, where he received a BFA. His studies were extensive in interior architecture, theater and graphics. 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 and scenic design
Scenic design
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. A multi-discipline approach to design is the basis of professional projects for television
Television
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, live events, exhibits, interior design
Interior design
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 and specialty environments. His work has been published in Event Design Magazine, Special Events Magazine and Broadcast Engineering Magazine.

Philanthropy

Radin co-founded the non-profit Neil L. Radin Caregiver's Relief Foundation. 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 to 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.

Notable design projects

  • Philadelphia International Flower Show 2008 - 2012 central features for the largest indoor flower show in the world established in 1829.
  • Great American Country
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    GAC Television studios

Books

  • "What If It's Not Alzheimer's - A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia", Prometheus Books, 2003.

External links

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