Elise Marchal is a Creative Lead, Scenographer,
Environmental Designer and Ceramist
With six years of experience, she worked 360° on several brands focusing on environmental design, experiential and immersive space, scenography and retail.
She has a creative and strategic mind that allows her to understand the ecosystem of a brand, she creates immersive installations that place people at the center of the experience, one that they will remember.
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MERCEDES-BENZ F1 RITZ-CARLTON PARTY
Scenographer
In June 2024, the Mercedes Benz elite space at the Ritz Carlton's annual F1 party was transformed into an exclusive private club, inspired by the timeless elegance of the 1950s. The second floor was reimagined as a theater-style venue. Live bands played throughout the evening, enhancing the authentic atmosphere, while the decor echoed the sophistication and heritage of Mercedes Benz. Every detail, from the lighting to the furniture, was carefully curated to create an immersive experience that embodied the brand's signature elegance and sense of timelessness
DASSAULT FALCON
Scenographer
At The Quail in Monterey, California, a 16’ x 16’ platform was designed for Dassault Falcon to showcase their luxury jet. Inspired by the concept of a runway, the linear layout of the platform symbolized a plane's takeoff path.
The space featured a scale model of the Falcon jet, enhanced by dynamic video displays and interactive content. Two intimate lounges provided stylish areas for guests to engage with the brand. The installation successfully attracted high-profile visitors, boosting brand engagement and generating valuable connections for Dassault Falcon.
LIGHTSPEED
Scenographer
A Lightspeed event was held at Théâtre Paradoxe in Montreal, featuring a dynamic, multi-set production that was both recorded and live. The event included three distinct setups: a round table for in-depth discussions, a speaker stage designed for direct audience engagement, and a DJ break area that added energy and entertainment between segments. This versatile arrangement created a seamless experience, blending insightful conversations with engaging live performances, ensuring an immersive and captivating experience for both live and remote audiences.
PDXCon 2021
Art Director & Scenographer
Each year, the Swedish grand strategy game studio Paradox Interactive hosts PDXCON, one of the largest and nerdiest annual gaming celebrations in the industry, bringing together a global community of diverse fans and players to get the latest on Paradox games and news. This time around, the pandemic forced Paradox to find a way to create their signature in-person event online
MERCEDES-AMG
Scenographer
Elite Suite Terrace for MERCEDES-AMG on the Gilles Villeneuve circuit in Montréal.
We have developed an unforgettable, immersive and performance-driven experience along the Mercedes-Benz Elite Suite terrace.
EXPERIENTIAL POP-UP
Scenographer
Creation of an experiential outside pop-up space.
Through interactivity, technology and design, the space brought the brand to the next level and left participants with memorable souvenir and significant shareable content
CHAPITRE D'ÉTÉ
Project Manager, Scenographer and Art Director
Chapitre d'Été was a space that created social and cultural spaces and hosts social and educational activities. The pavilion is an outdoor bookstore with 100 curated books.
Take a seat and enjoy your reading.
RETAIL STORE
Creative Lead & Scenographer
Retail spaces are meant to be an experience for customers.
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Through strategic thinking all the way to the finishing details, every feature meant to contribute to the best experience for the customer who enters your retail store.
LIGHTSPEED VIRTUAL SALES SUMMIT
Scenographer
Lightspeed Sales Summit is a three-days event hosted on a digital platform. The event invites employees from the sales and marketing teams worldwide. Through the platform, employees are encouraged to share, to react and to engage through gamification, as quizzes, rewards and a live chat.
CORPORATE EVENT
Creative Lead
Corporate events are the key for a brand to communicate their past, present and future. Such an event is the occasion to celebrate and reflect on what have been achieved. It is also the perfect time to talk about the strategic path for the future.
GRACE DE MONACO
Creative Lead & Scenographer
Launch of Grace de Monaco's first brand luxury good, Grace de Monaco's perfume throught an immersive installation in Monaco in the spring of 2021.
VILLAGE AU PIED-DU-COURANT
Creative Lead
Édition 2019
The project of Village au Pied-du-Courant is a collaborative project born in 2014 as a result of the social need to access the Saint-Laurent River.
WINTER PLAYGROUND
Creative Lead
Grovehill Park is a focal point for winter activities and was identified by the Lachine district of Montréal as an ideal site to explore opportunities for public spaces in winter.
LES QUAIS MASSON
Creative Lead
As part of the City of Montreal's Pedestrian and Shared Streets Program (PRPP), this project aimed to consolidate a section of Masson Street into a lively and unifying place that respects the demographic, cultural and commercial diversity of the area.
EXTERIOR MARKET PLACE
Creative Lead
Enhancement of St. Ambroise Street and the underused between the Atwater Market and the Lachine Canal since 2017, carried out as part of the City of Montreal's Pedestrian and Shared Streets program.
RENDERS EXAMPLES
Rendering can be a strong tool to illustrate clients what we have in mind when we pitch creative territory to answer their needs. Whether it is an architectural pavilion, a narrative, a timeline for an inauguration event, a storyboard, etc..
I work on SketchUp Pro to create 3D environments and I create renders with V-ray and Procreate to be able to show our creative vision to clients.
ILLUSTRATIONS EXAMPLES
Sketches can be a powerful tool to express the creative direction and mood that we want to explore within the team or directly with clients.
I work on SketchUp Pro and/or Procreate to realize sketches.
CERAMICS
Since 2018, I have thrown ceramics. Throwing is a method of forming pottery objects on a potters' wheel.
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After 4 classes, I am exploring freely in a shared potters' studio where I am doing my own glazes to create collections of ceramic objects.