Full of Love
Commissioned by Mario Heags of Rioface TV, Courtney designed and constructed a custom set for a dating game show filmed at Fabre Studios. The set was built using 1x2 wood framing, plywood, and black wallpaper to create a bold, studio-ready backdrop that complemented the show’s visual identity. Houston also collaborated with wood specialists from In Da Cutz to fabricate a custom wooden display piece featuring the show’s title, adding a polished focal element to the set.
Skills Applied: Set Design, Creative Direction, Installation Design, Fabrication Coordination, Spatial Concept Development, Project Management, Vendor Collaboration.
Office Siren
This immersive graduation themed setting was Designed and executed by Courtney Houston for Shooter’s Society photography studio located on Chicago’s West Side. This design features layered textures, custom props, and a celebratory atmosphere tailored for the graduates of 2025.
Give Them Their Flowers
The installation below is a commissioned piece for Gift of Hope which is a non for profit that promotes the donation of blood amongst the black and brown communities. This artwork was created for the Black Women’s Expo in Chicago during the summer of 2023.
Foiled Fashion
In March 2023, Courtney was commissioned to design and create a custom installation for the mannequin display at The Outfit HQ, a carefully curated fashion boutique and event space located in Bridgeport. The installation transformed the storefront display into a visually engaging fashion moment, enhancing the boutique’s curated aesthetic while drawing attention to featured garments and styling.
Skills Applied: Concept Development, Installation Design, Visual Storytelling, Spatial Styling, Creative Direction, Retail Display Design.
Alice in Wonderland
This install made using 3 8x4ft foam boards embellished with whimsical faux grass rug cut outs and metallic construction paper.
Captured by Tyree Williams, Modeled by Angelique
Back in the Days
In July 2022, Courtney was commissioned to create a mini set installation for a 70’s-themed summer party hosted at a prominent barbershop in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The installation was constructed directly onto exposed brick walls using duct tape, transforming the space into a playful, retro-inspired photo backdrop that captured the spirit and aesthetic of the decade while encouraging guest interaction.
Skills Applied: Installation Design, Creative Direction, Spatial Styling, DIY Fabrication, Event Environment Design, Concept Development.
Framed
This installation was created in October of 2023 inside the photography studio of TJ Williams using old picture frames, fishing wire, romantic halloween trinkets, spray paint and faux flowers.
Silver linings
Below is an installation that was originally created for a 51st birthday photoshoot (rest peacefully Angie K.). Courtney designed and executed a custom large-scale installation for one of Chicago’s most celebrated cultural festivals in the Hyde Park community, welcoming over 30,000 attendees annually. Developed to create an immersive and highly shareable environment, the installation encouraged audience interaction while enhancing the visual energy of the event. The piece has been featured at multiple high-profile activations, including the 2023 Silver Room Block Party, a guerrilla marketing display during the Renaissance World Tour by Beyoncé, and the 10-year anniversary celebration for CTA x Venture.
Skills Applied: Concept Development, Installation Design, Spatial Experience Design, Fabrication & Installation Execution, Visual Storytelling, Audience Engagement Strategy, Experiential Marketing Concepts, Creative Producing.
Grass is Greener
This massive installation was created in May of 2023 on the 5th floor of the Bridgeport Artist Lofts. Standing at approximately 13ft with a width of 8ft, this simplistic yet striking exhibit was constructed using three 5ft x7ft faux grass rugs.
Best of Both Worlds
The install below displays the juxtaposition of two colliding design styles which were constructed using only adhesive wallpaper and molding in October of 2023.
Love Letters
The clip below shows Courtdinate’s installation being displayed at the Silver Room Block Party’s annual festival in 2022. The theme for that year’s Design Pavilion was “Back Together Again” .
