Samantha Mew
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Selected Work

Case Studies & Work

A closer look at spatial concepts, festival activations, government programmes, entertainment projects and company profile & pitch deck design — from initial brief through to delivery.

Conceptual Design — Case Studies

Selected Conceptual Design Work

Spatial concepts, festival builds and 3D visualisation work, from first brief through to concept design and pitch.

Balad Beast Portal Door — activation open Balad Beast Portal Door — door design closed Balad Beast Portal Door — concept and production moodboard 01 — 2022/23
Exhibition & Festival Build

Balad Beast Portal Door Activation

Produced across two consecutive years, the Balad Beast Portal Door was a freestanding festival activation inspired by the distinctive doors, windows, and architecture of Al Balad. The concept brought local tradition into a contemporary festival setting, creating a moment of discovery as guests opened the portal and stepped into the world of Balad Beast.

MDLBeast SS22 Merch Store 3D render — cutaway view MDLBeast SS22 Merch Store — design development mosaic 02 — 2022
Retail & Brand Activation

MDLBeast SS22 Merch Store

The brief called for a merchandise store that brought four distinct brands together within one cohesive space while preserving their individual identities. Using 7m by 2.5m shipping containers, the concept was designed to complement the MDLBEAST Soundstorm environment and visual language. The project progressed from initial concept and spatial design through production, build, and live delivery.

3D concept render — retail streetscape 3D concept render — NBA activation booth 3D concept render — F1 hospitality lounge Pitch deck spread — NBA Abu Dhabi Games activation proposal 03
3D Visualisation & Pitch Design

3D Designs & Pitches

A collection of 3D concept renders and pitch decks developed for client proposals, spanning retail and F&B concepts, brand activations and hospitality lounges. Working alongside 3D and graphic designers, I help translate a brief into spatial concepts, mood and material direction, and polished presentation decks that bring the idea to life before a single wall is built.

Festivals & Entertainment — Case Studies

Selected Festivals & Entertainment Work

A selection of large-scale entertainment programming, from motorsport hospitality to theme park activations and live event production.

F1 ADGP — DJ set at the Etihad hospitality suite F1 ADGP — hospitality team on the terrace F1 ADGP — grandstand view of the Etihad start line F1 ADGP — costumed performers at the Paddock Club entrance 01
Motorsport Hospitality & Entertainment

F1 ADGP
YMC 2017/18 & 2025

Delivered entertainment programming across F1 ADGP in 2017, 2018 and 2025, progressing from premium hospitality management to leading large-scale guest entertainment. In partnership with Stories by Zinaida, programmed and delivered DJs, musicians, roaming performers and bespoke costumes across the Fanzone and hospitality suites, coordinating up to 120 artists across multiple venues. Led end-to-end delivery from pre-production through to dismantle, managing artists, zone teams, logistics and technical requirements to ensure seamless event execution.

Ferrari World — roaming dance troupe activation Ferrari World — Roller Coaster Rally disco costume Ferrari World — UAE National Day stilt walkers Ferrari World — Festival of Lights cast 02
Theme Park Entertainment & Production

Ferrari World
Abu Dhabi 2017/18 & 2025

Pitched, produced and project-managed a diverse range of large-scale entertainment activations, including National Day celebrations, a 36-hour Roller Coaster Rally, Festival of Lights shows, Diwali costume production and talent casting. Most recently, delivered a month-long roaming activation at the theme park, managing a rotating cast of 7 dancers performing a choreographed routine four times daily, overseeing casting, rehearsals, scheduling, costumes and day-to-day production.

UFC 242 — temporary arena render UFC 242 — branded arena structure at night UFC 242 — inside the arena during the event UFC 242 — Abu Dhabi Showdown Week accreditation tent 03 — 2019
Live Event Production & Operations

UFC 242
Yas Island 2019

As Assistant Project Manager working with EDR, I spent three months onsite supporting the delivery of the temporary UFC arena structure and live concerts. My role involved managing production timelines with suppliers, coordinating closely with contractors, handling accreditation, attending client and stakeholder meetings, and overseeing operations throughout pre production, live event days and dismantling.

Government & Corporate Events — Case Studies

Selected Government & Corporate Work

National and government-led programmes delivered to protocol and scale, from pavilion operations to large-scale public activations.

Expo 2020 Korean Pavilion — exterior architecture at dusk Expo 2020 Korean Pavilion — interior seating and walkway Expo 2020 Korean Pavilion — evening performance for visitors Expo 2020 Korean Pavilion — immersive ocean installation 01
Pavilion Operations & Production

Expo 2020
Korean Pavilion

As part of the Inspire team, I worked closely with the client to support the delivery and ongoing management of the Korea Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Across the six month operation, I coordinated facilities management, production, maintenance and entertainment scheduling, while overseeing continuous staffing coverage 24 hours a day. Careful planning and close client collaboration helped ensure the pavilion operated smoothly throughout Expo and contributed to its recognition as one of the event's standout pavilions.

Creative Presentation Design

Pitch & Profile
Design

A selection of company profiles and pitch decks designed for clients across events, education, hospitality and entertainment.

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