Bio

Sheldon Noel is a senior DVC student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has experience in graphic design, web design, coding, illustration, painting/drawing, UI/UX and prototype building, among other things. He is currently employed by ICM Corp. where he does graphic design.

Project Description

“Milwaukee’s Palace Theaters” intends to educate viewers on the history of the city’s palace theaters and their architecture through time. Milwaukee has been home to five palace theaters since the 1920’s, with the only theater remaining being the Oriental. This project also intends to show how light can be incorporated into paper folding to create an engaging experience that showcases the unique architecture of these theaters.

Research Question

How can I educate the viewer on the history and architecture of Milwaukee’s palace theater through illustration, paper folding, and the incorporation of light?